Beyond the Basics DVD

11/29/10 - Beyond the Basics DVD - In the newest DVD, Beyond the Basics, you will learn a few easy and simple beginner processes. This DVD will help you go beyond your basic knowledge of glass fusing. These projects are very basic and simple. With this information you will advance in your understanding of glass fusing. The video is over an hour long with step-by-step instructions on each procedure. Here is a list of the chapters.

Ch 1 - Introduction
Ch 2 – Reading a Firing Chart
Ch 3 - Molds
Ch 4 - Fused Tile
Ch 5 - Business Card Holder
Ch 6 - Glass Stand
Ch 7 - Comb Honey
Ch 8 - Coral Bowl
Ch 9 - Fused Barrette
Ch 10 - Glass Donut
Ch 11- Pre-cut Pieces
Ch 12 - Painting on Glass with Glass
Ch 13 – Sifting Frit onto Glass
Ch 14 – Soap Dish
Ch 15 - Fused Glass Dots
Ch 16 – Drilling a Hole
Ch 17 - Glass Powder Wafer
Ch 18 – Sifting Into a Stencil
Ch 19 - Stringer Project
Ch 20 – Layering Powder and Frit

Glass Wafers

11/24/10 - Glass Wafers - You can make one-of-a-kind glass wafers out of any desired pattern. These are generally made using powder or frit. Quick and simple adornments can be made out of glass.

Design a pattern from a stencil or outline. Next trace the design onto a thick piece of fiber board. Cut out the pattern and fill the area with frit. Use any color desired or mix them up. When fired, the glass molds down into the shape.

Sifter

11/18/10 - Sifter - There are a few various types of sifters that can be used in glass fusing. Purchase sifters for embellishing glass or sorting frit sizes.

When sorting glass frit, the purchased sifters come in an array of sizes. These will help you sort your glass into; powder, fine, medium and coarse. They look like medium sized metal colanders. Once the glass has been sorted into the different sizes, store the sizes in plastic bags. Be sure to mark the color and size on the outside of the bag.

The other usage for sifters is to enhance your artwork. Using a sifter will offer you the chance to lightly cover or sprinkle frit over your glass. Using a sifter will give your piece a nice even coat.

Powder Glass

11/16/10 - Powder Glass - Powder glass is very finely ground glass. It resembles talcum powder and is soft. There are many diverse processes and techniques that can be accomplished using powdered glass.

The newest page on the site will list some suggestions and ideas to help you along in your venture. As more techniques are found and accomplished, they will be added to this new page.

Powder Techniques

Glass Painting – mix powder glass with a medium and then use the mixture to paint on glass.

Crackle Glass – sift powder glass onto a piece of damp fiber board.

Sifted Dry – using a sifter or strainer dust powder onto glass.

Powder Wafer – pour powder into a pre-cut stencil.

Glass Lace – cut a round stencil and fill with powder glass.

Freeze and Fuse – add water to powder glass and press into molds.

Glass Clay – mix powder with Aloe Vera or other medium to a clay consistency.

Pate de Verre – making a paste out of glass and a liquid binder.

Jewelry – use powder to enhance your design.

Embellishments – accents to your other fusing glass items.