Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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.
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