Fused glass how to tutorials

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Today’s chatter is for glass fusers and is about Glassline Paper. I’ll discuss how and why you might make your own, either because Glassline don’t produce exactly what you want or…

This post is a continuation of a tutorial on layering dichroic glass to make gorgeous fused glass jewelry. For the first part of the tutorial, check out this post... So, the layered dichroic tile came out of the kiln and looks wonderful. I usually let it sit for a few weeks so I can enjoy the full effect of all that sparkle :) After I've got an eyeful, it's time to think about cutting this baby down to size. I want a bunch of pendants, but the cabs you'll create by cutting the tile down work…

Here is my "how to" post on make very small Dichroic Glass Stud Earrings. First things first, the reason: I do quite a few craft fairs and we have a studio open five days a week and I have had parents ask if I can make very small stud earrings so there kids can wear them at school. It didn't take me long to have a go and this is my short story. First, I cut long thin strips of dichroic glass on my home made glass cutting device. These are about 1/8" wide by about 4" long. This can be tricky…

Learn about using a microwave kiln. There is a lot to learn about fusing glass but you don't have to know it all to get started.

Step by step instructions on how to create your own mold using fiberboard products. It's a simple way to design your own slumping shape.

I've been wanting to try this technique for ages, and well...I finally found the time to pursue it. My uncle picked up a stainless steel rack from Bed, Bath and Beyond and some stainless steel wire from the local hardware store. He wired the rack for me, and I stacked it in the kiln. I've got a good 5-6 coats of Bullseye kiln wash on my shelf, and brushed a bit of kiln wash on the posts as well, just in case the glass ends up going further than I had planned. I didn't put much glass on the…

I'm always trying for zero waste, particularly with my glass. I love glass and really prefer to never throw any of it away. I keep containers filled with all the left over bits from each type of glass I use. One way I use some of it up is to experiment with colour combination by making glass drops. And sometimes I

How to Make 3D Stained Glass Sculptures: This article presents an approach for creating and using a customized, single-use 3-dimensional pattern so that you can be creative with the shape of your glass. You will need: Corrugated plastic, aka coroplast (the stuff that looks like plastic c…

Women who practice the art of glass. Interested? Find out where you too can see and buy glass art.