#fused glass tutorial

Amazing Iridised and Dichroic Platter. Fused Glass Project Tutorial

In this tutorial, we’ll be making a platter using iridised and dichroic glass. The technique is one I especially love as I’m sure you will. The video tutorial includes the design, materials, and equipment information, as well as cutting the glass with a ring saw, and coldworking including sandblasting, fusing, fire polishing, and slumping. (more…)

This is a preview into what's in the plan for future glass fusing videos. Sort of! I never quite know what's going to come up and hence there are usually surprises.

This is a preview into what’s in the plan for future glass fusing videos. Sort of! I never quite know what’s going to come up and hence there are usually surprises. So I’m going to talk about Iconart stencils and etching glass with cream, COE 96 glass, which I’m unfamiliar with, and I’ll be showing some photos that on of you artists has kindly provided. Continue reading Untitled

Mesh Melt, I Think, Using Scrappy Mesh! Fused Glass Tutorial

This glass fusing tutorial starts a bit dodgy, and ends up …😀 Follow me as I use a dodgy bit of steel mesh to try and create a pattern bar. You’ll love it, or at least have a laugh. The video tutorial includes the design, materials, and equipment information, the full fuse to make the pattern bar and the final review. (more…)

Making a Fused Glass Pendant, Project Tutorial for a Glass or Microwave Kiln

In this glass fusing tutorial I’ll be showing you how I made a very unique fused glass pendant for a lady friend. This uses a piece of glass part sheet that I made in an earlier video as the feature. Fused glass part sheets are excellent for things like cabochons and other features in jewellery. (more…)

Using Glass Enamels to Colour Custom Fused Glass Sepia Decals

In this technique video I’ll show you how I use glass enamels to colour the custom fusible decals you can easily make. When fired the decals come out a beautiful rich sepia colour, but if you want to colour them using glass enamels is one method. This fused glass technique can be used on all your fused glass projects. Anything from small items like cabochons through to larger bowls and platters.…

Making an Aqua Fused Glass Pebble Bowl

In this fused glass tutorial I use a technique commonly called the ‘dilution technique’ to make a beautiful bowl. While I’m changing that technique a little, the basics are the same. The video description contains links to related videos, a chapters list with time stamps and links to more resources. I hope you find it useful and it helps you improve your skills.

How to Find Cool Spots in Your Glass Fusing Kiln

Glass fusing kilns come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they have in common is the potential to have cool spots. These are areas within the kiln where the temperature is slightly cooler than the rest of the kiln. This means that the glass in those areas will not process as much as in other areas. In this video I’ll talk about why its’ important to know your kiln, some of the reasons…