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How to Make Clay

Learn how to make clay that will not cost you a lot of money or time. There are many ways to make glass clay and most of the binders are based on CMC, which is a powder organic starch.

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Steider Studios Glass Medium

Mix up some Steider Studios Glass Medium, add it to some powdered glass and make glass clay. Full instructions come with the product.

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Beginner Glass Fusing Class DVD

This DVD covers all the beginner details necessary to begin your adventure of learning glass fusing. Be sure to order your copy today!

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GlasClay

GlasClay comes in small individual color vials. You simply add a little distilled water and mix.

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Glass Clay

Glass clay is much like playing with Play Doh. Once mixed you are able to mold it into any desired shape and form.

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Octopus

This silly octopus pattern includes a little Millefiori and stringers to add some depth to the piece. The silly little creature would make a whimsical pin.

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Kona - Hawaii

A recent visit to Kona is the inspiration for this page. Here you will find items that relate to Hawaii and other beach locations.

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Glass Frit Blends

Use all of your scrap glass to create unique glass frit blends for your fusing projects. Mix the colors to achieve your desired blend.

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Flower of Hawaii

A flower of Hawaii that incorporates the clean lines of the hibiscus as well as the bold appearance of kukui nuts. This is an extremely simple pattern.

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Fused Glass Decals

Fused glass decals give a very professional look to your final fused piece. They now come in an assortment of patterns to choose from.

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Palm Trees

A cool breeze gently brushes your cheek and the palm trees shutter against the sun setting sky. This is the motivation for this cool fused glass decals project.

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Dolphin Tail

A dolphin tail pattern that would make the ideal marine life jewelry piece. This design is especially great for the male in your life.

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Hawaiian Orchids

Hawaiian orchids come in an array of colors and sizes. This pattern is for one of the many various types of orchids found on the island.

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Oceanic Dolphins

Oceanic dolphins are amazingly beautiful creatures. They gracefully hurdle from the depths of the clear ocean surface.

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Hawaiian Green Sea Turtle

The Hawaiian green sea turtle is alive and well in the warm ocean waters surrounding the big island of Hawaii. This is another simple Hawaiian themed pattern.

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Coqui Frog

A Coqui frog pattern that is perfect for individuals who collect frogs. Although not native to Hawaii, these creatures are found on the islands.

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Barefootin in Hawaii

Barefootin in Hawaii was quite an inspirational experience. This pattern is a foot that can be embellished with other items if desired.

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Geckos

Geckos are lizards that enjoy living in warm weather. This little guy is being made as a present for one of my grandchildren.

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Temperature Conversion Chart

A temperature conversion chart that will assist in determining the temperature necessary for your particular country.

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Millefiori

Colorful circular pieces of glass that can be used to embellish fusing pieces. These come in an array of COE types, be sure to purchase ones that will be compatible with your fusing glass.

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Unpainted Ceramic Bisque

Unpainted ceramic bisque can be used as molds for glass fusing. They will need a little preparation before usage.

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Pizza Plate

A pizza plate design that was created using an unpainted ceramic bisque piece for a mold. Design and make individual plates for your preferred look.

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E6000

E6000 is a very simple adhesive to apply. It can be used to attach fused glass to jewelry findings.

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Fusing Glues

Glues are used in various stages of glass fusing. They are used to adhere glass together during the firing process and after firing to attach the fused glass to another object.

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Two Part Epoxy

Two part Epoxy is a fantastic adhesive for attaching a bail to a fused glass piece. Read the instructions before beginning the procedure.

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Chili Pepper

Red hot chili peppers just in time for the Cinco de Mayo celebration. This would make a fantastic pattern to fuse into a salsa bowl.

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Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is a holiday that is quite popular in the United States. This holiday is also celebrated in Mexico, especially in the state of Puebla.

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Mandrel

When doing bead work, a mandrel is made of steel, but in glass fusing it can be made from various materials. They are generally used to maintain a hole in a project.

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Boiling Glass

Glass will start to bubble and boil at high temperatures. If you would like to attempt this high temperature procedure, check it out.

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Earth Day

Earth Day reminds us how important it is to be aware of our environment. Wear one of the designs to show your support on this important day.

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Plant a Tree

Plant a tree this year or make one out of glass to wear on your outfit. This is a fantastic way to show your support of this important day.

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Puffy Glass

Give your glass the puffy glass appearance. This method is obtained by layering glass and placing fiber board under the glass. As the piece is heated up inside the kiln the glass that is over the fiber board does not slump down as far as the other glass, and hence the appearance is formed.

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Stringer Bowl

Achieve the look of woven glass with this stringer bowl project. There are quite a few steps in achieving this appearance.

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Fancy Egg

A fancy egg design that can be altered to your desired specifications. Add some frit, Glassline paints, scrap glass, etc.

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Comb Honey

Learn the technique to giving the appearance of comb honey to any fused glass piece. The page also includes a video showing step-by-step instructions for achieving this appearance.

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Duck Egg

A lovable duck egg design that can be embellished with other fusible items, such as frit, scrap glass, or Glassline paints.

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Duckface

A quacky duckface pattern for the holiday season. This is a very basic pattern that is simple to create.

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Easter Egg Chicken

Is it an Easter egg that looks like a chicken or a chicken dressed up as an Easter egg. You decide! A cute pattern that will surely become one of your Easter favorites.

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Easter Egg Nest

A charming Easter egg nest pattern that is sure to make an outstanding and adored pin for the holiday. Enhance the piece with other embellishments.

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Easter Cross

Decorate this Easter cross to your desired appearance. It can be decorated with stringers, scraps of glass or Glassline paints.

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Chick and Egg

This cute little chick is breaking his way into the world. You can tell he is a new hatchling, because he still has part of the shell on his head.

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Peter Cottontail

Here comes Peter Cottontail just in time for the Easter Holiday, make and wear this Easter Bunny pin.

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Marshmallow Peeps

An adorable marshmallow peeps bunny design that is sure to be one of your favorites for Easter. These are very effortless to create, cut and fuse.

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Easter Bonnet

Get out your Easter bonnet for the holidays, but if you do not own one then make this adorable pin design to adorn your Easter outfit. I am sure everyone will want one of their own.

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Funny Bunny

Large buck teeth make this funny bunny a delightful pin for Easter. He is quite large and will definitely draw attention to your Easter apparel.

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Easter Basket Craft

Just a few pieces of glass and you can assemble this Easter basket craft. Fuse it to a tack fuse to keep all the tiny details.

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Easter Chicks

A chubby chick design that looks like an egg. He has big round eyes, a triangle beak and two orange feet.

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Chocolate Bunny

No Easter basket or outfit would be complete without a chocolate bunny. Make it with both ears, or take a bite out of the ears with your glass saw.

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Carrot Craft

A very simplistic carrot craft design. Carrots can come in a variety of colors, but the most common is the bright orange taproot with green leaves.

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