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Barefootin in Hawaii

Barefootin in Hawaii and feeling the soft sand tickling the bottom of your feet is such a freeing experience. As you walk along heading to the blue ocean begging your entrance, you notice your footprints that are left in the sand. Anyone who has done this will notice that being barefoot in the sand is just one of the small joys in life.

This very basic pattern can be altered to your desired appearance. I have added a little tattoo and a sandal, which were both painted on using Glassline paints. The toes have been emphasized utilizing a few millefiori pieces.

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Materials:

Pattern

Foot glass

Millefiori

Glassline paints

Glass cleaner of choice

Chap Stick or Beeswax

Glass saw

Fiber Paper

Kiln

Prepared kiln shelf

Protective glasses

Two part Epoxy

Pin Back

Directions:

1. Print the design on thicker paper.

2. Utilizing a set of scissors, cut out the design.

3. Situate the members on the fitting glass color.

4. Copy near the design by means of a permanent marker.

5. Generously protect the traced design with bees wax or chapstick.

6. Situate the drawn glass on a Taurus and cut out the design. Cut along the marking so that the design is exact.

7. Situate the freshly cut portions in a container of fresh water whilst cutting any other glass. This deed will make for an easier cleaning of the glass.

8. Cleanse each piece with detergent, a scrubby and a little water.

9. Dry the articles using a lint-free towel.

10. Adorn as desired.

11. Whilst gripping all of the pieces by the perimeter, assemble the glass on a ready kiln ledge.

12. Pose the kiln shelf in the unit.

13. Shut the top or access and turn on the unit.

14. Wearing glasses with UV and IR shield look at the item at just about 1325 degrees Fahrenheit.

15. When the piece has the preferred appearance, take the item downward to the appropriate annealing temperature and soak.

16. Turn off the kiln.

17. Permit the project to cool down by its self.

18. When the pyrometer falls beneath 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the kiln may be opened.

19. Attach a pin backing or fire the piece into a further plan.