Glassline Paper

Glassline paper looks like an ordinary piece of paper, but this colored paper is intended to be fused between layers of glass. Designing with this glass is simple to achieve. Like regular paper, it can be cut with scissors, torn to expose ragged edges, or punched with a paper punch. It can be used with any COE glass. When fired it has the appearance of colored paper under glass.

These papers cost about $3.33 per sheet. What if you could create some of this paper for a lot less money?

Instructions for Making Fusible Paper

1. Cut paper into smaller easy to handle pieces.

2. Pick out color of paint for each smaller sheet of paper.

3. Using brush or spray, evenly paint the paper.

4. Allow paper to dry completely.

Try using different techniques for more dramatic affects. Wrinkle the paper to add darker and lighter spots. Apply dark layers on some pages and lighter layers on others. Mix paint colors for unique new shades.

Firing Instructions

This is the schedule for a small piece firing that comes with the purchased paper:

The hold time on the first and third step seems excessively long. Try adjusting the temperatures and rates in your individual kiln.

Be sure to put stringers or some frit in the corners to allow the gas to escape, or there is a chance for bubbles to form.

Sometimes there will appear a white edge around the paper after firing. This can be avoided by firing the paper on a white background.

It has an enormous potential as an embellishment for your fused glass pieces. Punch out the initial of someone’s first name and personalize a pendant. Use it to make silhouettes or find some appealing die cut shapes or punches in the scrap booking isle.

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