Fused Glass Art for BeginnersUse these glass art craft projects as an introduction to basic glass fusing techniques. You will need to have already accomplished the basic glass cutting techniques, have an understanding of compatibility, and fusing temperatures. For any needed help, refer to the technical terms page on the navigation bar, or try taking a fused glass class in your area. Be creative and have fun with these projects. Once you get your feet wet, move on to the other glass fusing projects page for more advanced processes, or attempt more of the Glass Art for Beginners projects.
As you are going along on your new adventure of glass fusing, you might want to take some notes on what you have seen, or what project you are working on. This journal is filled with blank pages so you can write down information. Click on the picture or the link to find out more information on purchasing this valuable booklet. For more detailed journaling and jotting down information on your firing schedule be sure to check out the
firing log page.
Art Glass Cabochons Art Glass Cabochons - These can be made using scrap glass. There is no need to cut glass to make a cabochon. Use up all your scrap glass and make these simple fused glass jewelry pieces.Business Card Holder Business Card Holder - These simply sleek business card holders are effortless to make. Once you have made a tile, turn it into a one-of-a-kind business card holder or name card holder for your friends and family.Fused Barrette Fused Barrette - This is a simple yet very rewarding project. To accomplish making a fused barrette, you will need to purchase a barrette mold. This project is also great for using up all your scrap pieces of glass. They can make great decorating pieces on your barrette. Fused Christmas Ornaments Christmas Ornaments - Want a simple way to make some fused Christmas ornaments? Try using some precut out fuse forms. These can be made to adorn your own tree, or give as gifts to family and friends.Fused Cutout Pieces Fuse Cutout Pieces - Precut cutout pieces are simple to use. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes to fit just about any fusing project. These are simple to use and can adore fused pieces, or be used by themselves.Fused Glass Tile Fused Glass Tiles - These fused glass tiles are a fantastic beginner project. They are extremely simple to make and exciting to watch as your tiles come to life in the kiln. You only need some glass and your imagination to produce a quick and easy glass tile. If you are looking for a fast and simple first project, this is the one to start with.Fused Glass Donut Fused Glass Donut - Making a fused glass donut takes only a few scraps of glass. What a way to use up all those left over not to mention expensive pieces of fusible glass. Putting the pieces together, remember that you must use glass that has the same COE. These don't even have to be made in a circular shape.Fused Glass Dots Fused Glass Dots - These are a great way to use up all that scrap glass. Use these as accents on your fused glass art. They can be used for eyes or just as tiny decoration pieces.This page will also so you how to make glass globs. These are larger dots used for making pendants. Soap Dish Mold
Soap Dish Mold
- Simple and elegant fused glass soap dish. These are really easy to make and a very fast project. Made from a single sheet of glass these fire up quickly in the kiln.Learn how to make these soap dish holders for your bars of soap. Add a bar of homemade soap and you have a perfect gift! These are just a few of the Glass Art for Beginners projects. Basically they are just allowing you to attempt firing up the kiln and observing what is happening. Take a look at the different fused glass easy projects on this page and then pick one to try. Be sure to use your firing log to take notes of the firing schedule, and what is happening to your glass. Taking notes will help you in all your Glass Art for Beginners projects. If you do run into some problems, be sure to check out the glass fusing problems page for some insight on what might have happened and what you can do to fix it, or improve on your next project.
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