Fusing Embellishments

Fusing embellishments are objects that will enhance the appearance of a fused glass project. There are many fun and new accents that can be used to enhance your pieces. They can be used individually or mixed and matched to give very unique designs that can not be achieved with just glass.

So what are some fusing embellishments that can be used in glass fusing? Do a search at your local fusing store or on the internet for the best pricing on the item and shipping. This listing will give you a sampling of some unique techniques that can be applied to enhance your fused glass projects.

Glass Fusing Embellishments

Chalk – These can be used to add a charcoal-like drawing on your glass sheets. They can be purchased in various assortment sizes. These can be used with any type of COE glass.

Confetti – These are delicate thin shards of glass that are used for layering and shading on glass. These come in a variety of colors. Be sure to purchase and use the ones that are made for the COE of your glass.

Decals – Are applied by first soaking the item in distilled water then applying to glass. These come in gold, black, or white images. The newest ones on the market are the fusing photo decals where you can print your own images on the decal before fusing it onto glass. These can be used on any COE glass.

Dichroic Coated Paper - Adding the element of dichroic to any ordinary piece of glass using this paper. It is also a decal that is soaked in water before applying it to glass for fusing. These can be used with any COE glass.

Enamels – Enamels can come in pen form, liquid form or a powder form that can be mixed with water or an enameling binder. These can be used on any type of COE glass.

Frit – Frit comes in different sizes; powder, fine, medium and coarse. Use the same COE as your other fusing glass. Frit can also be used for painting on glass or in the freeze and fuse method.

Glass Etching - Etching is a impressive method for designing unique designs on glass. This process involves applying a stencil, brushing on an etching cream, washing off the cream and then fusing the item. This can also be accomplished by using a Dremel drill with a diamond bit and etching the glass. This process can be done on any COE glass.

Glassline Paper – This paper is a fusible colored paper that is designed to be fired between layers of glass. It can be cut or punched to produce a preferred design. It can be used with any COE of glass.

Mica Powder – This high temperature mica mineral does not melt when fused, but attaches to the soften glass. It can be used either between sheets of glass or on the surface. Mica can be used with any COE glass.

Noodles – These fettuccine looking noodles are 5 mm wide and 16" in length. They can be used to form designs in any glass fusing project. Makes sure you purchase the COE that matches your fusing glass choice.

Paints – The most commonly used paints are Glassline . These are premixed for convenience and tips for maneuvering and drawing with these paints is also available. Reusche paints can also be used for drawing and painting on glass. These paints come in a powder form that needs to be mixed with water and gum arabic before application. Paints can be used on all COE glass.

Pens – There are a couple of pen types that are used for glass fusing. Enamel pens and the gold firing pen can be used add some detailed and decorative personalized details to your pieces. These pens can be used on all COE glass.

Stringers – These long thin tubular pieces of glass can be bent or left straight to add interesting designs to glass. They need to be the same COE as your fusing glass.

If you want to try some different and fun embellishment, purchase the fusing embellishment packet from Delphiglass . This packet includes:

This enormous assortment will enable you to undertake some of these diverse embellishments on your fused glass projects. The creative possibilities with these fusing embellishments are endless.

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