Learning All About Glass Fusing
Glass fusing has rapidly grown in popularity over the past few years. If you want to know more about this "Hot" craft, you have come to the right place. Sometimes referred to as fused glass, warm glass, or kiln work, this craft involves molding and manipulating glass inside a kiln.
Fused glass is not only beautiful to behold, but participating in the forming of these pieces is breath-taking. Manipulating pieces of glass to bend and form into shapes can really feed the creative juices.
Do you want to learn all the techniques of glass fusing? What is fused glass? What is glass slumping? What items are necessary to accomplish these procedures? What do these some of these terms mean? If you are looking for answers to these and other kiln work related questions, then you have come to the right place.
A search of the internet delivers bits and pieces of information, but no central place where questions can be answered and instructions are simple for beginners just learning this craft. The technical terms can be overwhelming and confusing. I hope these pages will help you, and spare you hours of web searching aggravation. The easiest way to learn glass fusing or slumping, is to just take it slow and move through the information at your own pace.
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The pages will give you a basic knowledge of the diverse methods and procedures and to assist you in your progress. Glance through and familiarize yourself on the different processes and techniques. The Site Map provides an alphabetical listing of the pages on this site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me using the contact page.
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Check out the Project/Patterns section for current listings of the procedures and patterns that can be accomplished using a kiln. These pages are jammed packed with projects and designs for glass fusing and are updated frequently.
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Recent Additions to the Site
This is a listing with descriptions of the newest articles on the site. They are listed in chorological order, with the most recent article being listed first. For an alphabetical listing of all the pages, please check the appropriate site map page.
How to Make Clay - There are several methods for making clay at home. Some are more involved than other processes.
Steider Studios Glass Medium - This is a powder that is mixed with water to form a binder for glass clay. It can take up to two days for this material to set up.
GlasClay - New to the market is a product named GlasClay. It is vials of powder that is mixed with distilled water to make clay.
Beginner Glass Fusing Class DVD - If you are just starting out on your adventure of learning glass fusing, then this video will help you along the way. It is much like attending a glass fusing class, but in the comfort of your own home.
Glass Clay - Glass Clay is a creative way to make items using glass. There are many diverse ways this medium can be used in fusing.
Ocotopus - I have used a little Milefiori on this octopus design to indicate the suction cups on his long legs. Stringers have been add to give the piece some interest and depth.
Flower of Hawaii - This very easy flower of Hawaii pattern can be cut out of any color of glass. I have added large dots in the center of my piece.
Glass Frit Blends - Glass frit blends can add a touch of color to your fused glass artwork. Make your own blend using scraps of glass.
Fused Glass Decals - Fused glass decals now come in a larger selection of patterns and designs. There is sure to be one that will fit your firing needs.
Palm Trees - Palm trees are the inspiration for this particular piece, as they grace the sun setting horizon. This pattern is achieved using fused glass decals.
Dolphin Tail - This newest pattern is for a dolphin tail. It would make an ideal gift for a gentleman or young man.
Hawaiian Orchids - Hawaiian orchids are breathtakingly exquisite. When visiting the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden I was inspired by their beauty.
Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle - It is not uncommon to see a Hawwiian Green Sea Turtle basking in the warm afternoon sun off the shores of Hawaii. This is an adorable pattern for a simple turtle design.
Oceanic Dolphins - What Hawaiian themed section would be complete without oceanic dolphins? Playful and a delight to view, these creatures are a charming part of Hawaii.
Coqui Frog - Although the Conqui frog is not native to Hawaii, they do live and breed here. These frogs are very tiny in stature.
Barefootin in Hawaii - Barefootin in Hawaii is the title of this recent project. I have used millefiori for the toes and Glassline paints to add a tatoo.
Kona - Kona is the inspiration for my Hawaiian themed pages this month. This page will have links to beach themed projects.
Temperature Conversion Chart - This page will assist those using Celsius to convert the temperatures listed on the site.
Millefiori Geckos - Geckos are a type of lizard. This pattern is for a Gecko that is covered with Millefiori.
Millefiori - Millefiori can be used to add unique embellishments to a fused piece. Be sure to purchase the COE that relates to your other fusing glass.
Pizza Plate - Use an unpainted ceramic bisque as a mold for this pizza plate. There are molds for a similar look, but using a ceramic piece will save money.
Unpainted Ceramic Bisque - Unpainted ceramic bisque can be prepared and used as slumping molds. This can be an unexpensive way to find and use forms as molds for slumping.
E6000 - E6000 is an adhesive that is preferred by many glass fusers. Use this glue to attach your fused glass to jewelry findings.
Two Part Epoxy - A two part epoxy glue can be used to secure a fused glass piece to another object. Read the directions for the manufacturer's instructions.
Glues - There are various glues that are used in glass fusing. Some are used to hold the glass in place while fusing, while others are used to adhere the glass to another object after firing.
Chili Pepper - Chili Peppers are one spicy red food. Used to decorate homes or eaten in Mexican dishes, either way they are sizzling. They are commonly seen in Mexican themes.
Cinco de Mayo - Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5th. It is a popular holiday in the United States which celebrates the Mexican culture.
Boiling Glass - Boiling glass or boiled glass is a high temperature procedure. There are three ways you can accomplish this technique.
Plant A Tree - Celebrate Earth Day this year by planting a tree. This simple design will help to make others aware of Earth Day.
Earth Day - Earth Day is almost here and to show your support, try making and wearing some of these designs.
Puffy Glass - Fiber board is the secret to making this Puffy Glass project. Use some fiber board to give the piece a 3-dimensional appearance.
Stringer Bowl - Achieve the appearance of woven glass with this Stringer Bowl project. Stringers are laid in a pattern to acquire the look.
Comb Honey - Learn how to implement this pattern into your fused glass designs. There is an YouTube video on the page showing you step-by-step instructions.
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Learn all the basics of glass fusing in the comfort of your own home.
While doing various procedures in glass fusing, you should take notes of the projects. This handy journal is a great place to keep all your notations in one central place.
