Basic Glass Fusing Tools List

This is a Basic Glass Fusing Tools List. Once you have read through the list, go back and review how each item is used in the fusing process.

This list does not cover the items you will need for your basic glass cutting techniques, and assumes that those items will be needed and added to this list. The glass cutting supplies are covered on the Basic Glass Fusing Tools List page.

You should already have your basic glass cutting tools and supplies, and as you begin the fusing process, this basic glass fusing tools list should be added to your cutting tools list.

First a description of the basic tools.

Dust mask � Fits over your nose and mouth to protect you from breathing in harmful dust, or glass particles.

Haik Brush � Used to apply shelf primer to kiln shelves and molds.

Glasses With Ir And Uv Protection

- These are a must for looking inside the kiln.

Kiln Wash � This is a refractory powder that can be mixed with water and painted on kilns, kiln shelves and molds to prevent glass and accidental glaze drips from sticking.

Fusing Glue � Used to hold glass pieces in place while transferring them from your work place to the kiln shelf.

Fusing gloves - Gloves used to pick up hot glass and for opening up your kiln while it is in the fusing process.

and books and/or tapes if you want more information.

While reading through this information, refer back to the basic glass fusing tools list for more information.

As you prepare to do your first piece , you will need to get your supplies ready for fusing. A dust mask is great if you are doing any work with glass powders, or using a grinding machine. But, for just fusing your regular glass pieces, you will not need a mask. Be sure you have prepared your kiln and kiln shelf using a haik brush and kiln wash.

Thoroughly clean all the glass with a commercial ammonia-free glass cleaner, ammonia, or vinegar. While placing glass in the kiln only touch the glass by the edge, preventing fingerprints on glass.

To secure any pieces of glass either while transferring from your work space to the kiln shelf, or while constructing the project there might be a need for a fusing glue. Try using one of the following sparingly:

GlasTac

Watered down Elmer's glue

Elmer's blue gel

Unscented Suave or White Rain hair spray

Butler brand dental wax

When doing more advanced procedures, fusing gloves can be a necessity. These are great for opening your kiln during the fusing process, glass combing, etc. The kiln becomes extremely hot and using gloves can protect you during the firing process.

Always use glasses with Ir and Uv protection when looking inside your kiln. These will protect your eyes from any harmful rays and glare.

There are lots of great books and/or tapes on glass fusing. Many of them will give you a basic glass fusing tools, and directions for fusing glass. Others are very technical and hard to understand. If you are a visual learner, I would suggest the videos. If you prefer the books, take care in selecting and reviewing to be sure that the product you purchase will meet your needs.

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