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How to Do Glass FusingFused glass is not only beautiful to behold, but participating in the forming of these pieces is breath-taking. Manipulating pieces of glass to bend and form into shapes can really feed the creative juices. Do you want to learn all the techniques of fusing? What is fused glass? What is glass slumping? What items are necessary to accomplish these procedures? What do these some of these terms mean? If you are looking for answers to these and other fused glass related questions, then you have come to the right place.  A search of the internet delivers bits and pieces of information, but no central place where questions can be answered and instructions are simple for beginners just learning this craft. The technical terms can be overwhelming and confusing. I hope these pages will help you, and spare you hours of web searching aggravation. The easiest way to learn fusing or slumping, is to just take it slow and move through the information at your own speed. Take your time and enjoy the journey. After reviewing and studying different sections, you will have a much better understanding of what fusing and slumping are and how you can accomplish this sizzling hot craft. These pages are here to give you a basic knowledge of the diverse methods and procedures and to assist you in your progress. Glance through and familiarize yourself on the different processes and techniques. The Site Map provides an alphabetical listing of the pages on this site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me using the contact page.
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This is a listing with descriptions of the newest articles on the site. They are listed in chorological order, with the most recent article being listed first. For an alphabetical listing of all the pages, please check the appropriate site map. Romantic Love - In this romantic love pattern the word is spelled out with the letters in the word love. This design would make an adorable pin. Kissing Lips - This kissing lips design looks similar to the look you achieve when blotting your lips on a tissue. Like lipstick, these lips can be any color desired. Laced Heart - Like an old fashioned corset, this laced heart has an antique appeal. It is simple to assemble and create. Frit of Love - This design consists of a blank background with frit maneuvered to spell the word love. Two Hearts - Two very different heart patterns fused together to form this Two Hearts pattern. Add a few Cubic Zirconia to turn it into a diamond heart design. Butterfly Heart - This adorable butterfly heart pattern consists of hearts for the wings. Make in your favorite colors and accent with other items. Angel Heart - Valentine's Day is almost here and this Angel Heart combines two of the themes of this holiday; and angel and a heart. Kemper Fluid Writer Pen - This instrument is used to write or draw on glass with a desired medium. It comes in two sizes; small and large. Reaching Tongs - Reaching tongs are essential when needing to grab or manuever items inside a hot kiln. Mandrel - A mandrel is coated with bead release and used to make a channel or opening in the glass. Glass Rods - Glass rods are generally used as embellishments in glass fusing. These tube shaped pieces are about the size of a pencil. Fine Silver Wire - Fine silver wire can be used in glass fusing. It can withstand the high temperatures inside a kiln. Chap Stick - Chap stick or bees wax are fantastic for protecting marks on glass. Either one makes a water proof protection when using a glass saw. Removing Bead Release - Bead release is a fantastic material, but removing it after firing can sometimes cause some problems. Burnout - Pre-firing certain material in a well vented kiln to remove any undesired contaminants. Glass Blank - The glass blank or blank is the bottom piece of your project. In glass fusing it is the canvas on which you build your project. Elegant Coral Bowl - Like bringing in a piece of the outside, this coral bowl is refreshing and elegant. Use a couple of colors of glass to add interest to the piece. Candy Cane - A sweet Candy Cane pattern that is perfect for this time of the year. There are several ways to produce this striped design. Three Christmas Trees - Three Christmas trees that can be adorned with your desired decorations. Line them up or tier them to your design preference. Santa's Sleigh - This pattern is for a Santa's Sleigh. Decorate the piece to your desired look. Peppermint Candy - Twirled red and white glass makes this starlight patterned peppermint candy. You can almost taste the peppermint. Personalized Christmas Ornaments - Making personalized Christmas ornaments will not only show them that you are thinking of them this season, but become a treasured keepsake for years. Holly Jolly Christmas - This patterrn is for a branch of holiday colored holly. It is sure to put you in a holly jolly Christmas mood. Xmas Present - A xmas present that can be embellished with frit, stringers, scrap glass or paints to individualize the design. Cozy Christmas Fireplace - This pattern is for a cozy Christmas fireplace. It can be adorned with scrap glass or paints to personalize the design. Christmas Cat - This adorable cat is all dressed up with his Santa hat angled slightly on his head. Scarecrow - Nothing says fall like the appearance of a scarecrow. There is something about him that brings about images of all the fall bounty. Pine Cone - Pine Cones indicate that winter is right around the corner. Their evenly placed cones are accented nicely with the warm brown background. Pilgrim Pumpkin - A simple design for the Thanksgiving holiday. Another piece that will help you use up all that scrap glass. Turkey Dinner - The center piece of Thanksgiving is the turkey dinner. This design can be made into adornments or enlarged and fused into a platter for your turkey. Scarecrow Head - This is just the head of a scarecrow. Use the pattern to cut his hair or use stringers to add the effect of straw. Turkey Head - A very sweet turkey head pattern that is all dressed up like an Indian for the holiday. Indian Headdress - This adorable little guy is wearing his festive indian headdress for Thanksgiving. A very colorful and easy pattern. Happy Harvest - Celebrate the holiday with this colorful happy harvest pattern. Another design that helps use up all that scrap glass. Happy Thanksgiving - This simple pin design is sure to be a hit as you wear it to greet everyone on Thanksgiving. Acorn Cluster - Group these acorns to make a cluster to your liking. Add a few leaves and you have the ideal Thanksgiving design. |
