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Inclusions in Glass Fusing

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:02:55 GMT

Inclusions can be a fun and interesting addition to fused glass. Learn more about these enclosures.

Glassline Paper Embellishment

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:59:06 GMT

Glassline paper is a great way to add a personalized embellishment to your fused glass. Learn how to make this paper at home.

Cold Combing Technique

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:52:44 GMT

Cold combing is a safe and easy method for achieving some unique designs in your glass fusing. Learn more about this process.

Fusing Embellishments for Glass Fusing

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:51:37 GMT

Fusing embellishments can enhance your glass fusing projects. See a listing of the various embellishments and how they are used in glass fusing.

Dichroic Coated Paper

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:20:46 GMT

Dichroic coated paper is a fantastic way to add the beauty of Dichroic to any type of glass. Even window glass can be embellished with this coating.

Decals as Embellishments

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:32:46 GMT

Decals can be used as an easy way to obtain detailed embellishments to your fused glass.

Adding Air Bubbles

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:33:48 GMT

Air bubbles can sometimes be an added embellishment in fused glass. Learn the different methods of adding bubbles to your fused glass artwork.

Stacking Glass Method

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 22:27:47 GMT

Stacking glass in the correct manner can cause bubbles to form inside your fused glass. Learn how to accomplish this method.

Glass Grinder

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:55:00 GMT

A glass grinder can be a very useful tool in the glass fusing process. What is a glass grinder and how is it used in glass fusing?

Textured Glass Method

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 21:09:54 GMT

Textured glass can be used to trap air inside fused glass and promote the formation of air bubbles. Learn more about how this is accomplished.

Baking Soda to Produce Bubbles

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 20:22:55 GMT

Baking soda is the most common item used to produce air bubbles in fused glass. Learn more about this process.

Mica Powder

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:55:31 GMT

Mica powder can add a sparkly pearl luster color to any fused glass piece. Learn more about procedures to apply this powder to your pieces.

Bubble Powder

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:51:35 GMT

Bubble powder comes in a couple of sizes and can produce large or small blisters. This is a very simple product to use and it can add a lot of dimension to any project.

Copper Mesh Method

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:54:08 GMT

Copper mesh screening can be used to line up bubbles in your fused glass artwork. This page describes this method.

Fused Glass Pocket Vases

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:55:03 GMT

Instructions on making fused glass pocket vases. These pieces make unique fused glass wall art.

Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 21:48:12 GMT

Making fused glass Christmas ornaments with fuse cutout pieces.

Open Fusing Kiln

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 20:10:06 GMT

At what temp is it safe to open fusing kiln? Are you heating up your piece, or cooling it down? Read more to find out when it is safe to open the fusing kiln.

Venting a Kiln

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:58:54 GMT

Venting a kiln is sometimes used in the glass fusing process. This page discusses the different types of venting and how they are accomplished.

St Patricks Day

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 15:20:13 GMT

St Patricks Day is around the corner. It is time to get out some green glass and warm up the kiln with some great pin ideas for this green holiday.

Fusing Photo Paper

Sat, 05 Apr 2008 13:54:19 GMT

Learn how to turn family photos into fusible works of art using fusing photo paper.

Know Your Kiln

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:03:12 GMT

Getting to know your kiln in a test run and taking notes on how much time is needed to reach selected temperatures.

Easter

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 15:02:36 GMT

This page will list some hippity-hoppity Easter ideas that you can make for this springtime holiday.

Scrap Glass Pin

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 23:08:52 GMT

Use up all those tiny scrap glass pieces to make a scrap glass pin.

Shamrock

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 22:32:09 GMT

Fused shamrock pins just in time for St Patrick's Day. Make these lucky pins for your friends.

How to organize your glass

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 22:48:51 GMT

How to organize your glass inside your studio.

Vitrigraph

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:26:01 GMT

Learn the basics of vitrigraph. This procedure will allow you to maneuver glass to achieve a more fluid, impulsive look to your artwork.

The Art of Glass Eugene Oregon

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:10:48 GMT

The Art of Glass in Eugene, Oregon has it all...fusing and stained glass supplies, knowledgeable people who work there and are delighted to help you

Dripping Heart

Sun, 03 Feb 2008 22:39:08 GMT

The melting dripping heart appears to be running right off and on to your outfit. These make adorable almost edible Valentines Day pins.

Puzzle Piece

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:26:05 GMT

Make a puzzle piece pin for your family or friends to show them how much they are appreciated. Directions and pattern are on this page.

Kitty Love

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:22:58 GMT

Make a purrrrrfect Valentines Day pin. These adorable kitty love pins are sure to please the cat lovers on you list.

Valentines Day Pins

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 19:59:44 GMT

Making fused glass Valentines Day Pins. Each page listed will include instructions and a pattern.

Bent Heart

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:44:12 GMT

Express your love with these easy to construct bent heart pins. They can be personalized by using Glassline paints.

Red Dress Pin

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:41:47 GMT

Show your support for heart disease awareness with this easy to construct Red Dress Pin. National Wear Red Day is the first Friday in February. The Red Dress is the national symbol for women and heart disease. Help make others aware of this important day by making and wearing a red dress pin.

Tuxedo

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 00:28:42 GMT

A classy Valentine tuxedo pin to make for friends or family members.

Peter Cottontail

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 22:05:31 GMT

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

New Years Baby

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 20:43:39 GMT

Celebrate the upcoming year with a fused New Years Baby pin.

Fused Glass Christmas Decoration

Tue, 25 Dec 2007 14:09:31 GMT

A fused glass Christmas decoration, such as a Poinsettias is one of the most joyful decorations. Learn more on making these bright, red, star-shaped poinsettias.

Man Christmas Gift

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 17:58:36 GMT

What type of man Christmas gift are you going to make for all those men on your Christmas list? Here are a few suggestions and ideas on what to create for the men in your life.

Decorating Christmas Ornaments

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:58:27 GMT

Decorating Christmas ornaments is simple and fun with a spicy gingerbread man. See how easy these are to make in the kiln.

Fused Glass Ornaments

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 20:41:53 GMT

These cool snowmen fused glass ornaments are sure to warm your heart. Read the directions for creating these man-like creatures.

Screwy Santa

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 18:23:05 GMT

Just in time to make several of these adorable Christmas pins. This Screwy Santa will put a smile on everyone's face. For more fused glass ornament ideas, be sure to visit the page on Fused Glass Christmas.

Making Christmas Pins

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 01:40:26 GMT

Get your glass ready, we are making Christmas pins. These stars are sure to twinkle as they adorn a favorite sweater.

Glass Tile Ornaments

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:39:48 GMT

Glass tile ornaments can be made and turned into unique decorative glass art pieces. Learn more about making these Christmas fused glass tiles.

Christmas Ornament Glass Fusing

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 23:20:05 GMT

Ringing in the holidays with some Christmas ornament glass fusing projects. This page gives directions and a pattern for making a Christmas bell.

Holly

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:33:50 GMT

Making fused glass holly adornments as pins or fused into other projects.

Fused Glass Christmas Pins

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:29:34 GMT

Deck out the holidays making some fused glass christmas pins. These adorable Christmas trees will add to any garment.

Christmas Fused Glass

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:26:25 GMT

Directions on making a Christmas fused glass candle. These pieces can be turned into delightfully warm adornments.

Christmas Pin

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 05:23:06 GMT

Directions for making an angelic Christmas pin to adorn your favorite holiday sweater.

Fused Pins for Christmas

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:33:05 GMT

More directions for some fused pins for Christmas. This page describes how to make a Rudolph reindeer pin.

Personalized Pin

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:16:25 GMT

Making fused glass Christmas decorations, such as a personalized pin.