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.

Hotline Fusers Glue for Glass Fusing

10/23/10 - Hotline Fusers Glue - Hotline Fusers Glue is the very last type of glue placed on the website. This particular glue comes in both a powder and a liquid form. Like all the other glues discussed, it is used to hold glass in place while decorating the piece or moving the project to the kiln. It also burns off clean inside the kiln during the firing process. Some people think that Klyr-Fire and Hotline Fusers glue are very similar in outcome and appliance. Check out the prices and compare the outcome for your projects.

Klyr-Fire Glass Glue

10/23/10 - Klyr-Fire - This month the main topic has been all about different glass fusing glues. Today a page was added on Klyr-Fire. Klyr-Fire is another type of glue that is used in fused glass. The product is also used for mosaics. It is a clean firing glue that is easily applied to your glass projects. Use a toothpick to drip a small amount on your glass pieces. It will run down and allow the glass to stick together. It is however another slow drying glue. Be sure that the glue has dried completely before firing your piece.

Beginner Glass Fusing Class Book - How to Fuse Glass

10/23/10 - Beginner Glass Fusing Class Book - How to Fuse Glass - Recently, I have turned The Beginner Glass Fusing Class video into a book. I love craft books...I don't know about you. Once the DVD began growing in popularity, I started thinking about all the individuals (like me) who would prefer to have the material in book form. If you are like me, then this book is definitely for you!

I have a large bookcase that is filled with various types of crafting books. There is nothing like refreshing your information by pulling down a book, sitting in a comfortable chair with a cup of coffee and gleaning the pages.

The information in this particular book is identical to the information on the DVD. It has all the basic information to get you going on your fusing adventure.

Hairspray - Glass Fusing Glue

10/16/10 - Hairspray - Glass Fusing Glue - Furthering the topic of glass fusing glues, today we are taking a look at using hairspray for gluing your projects. Hairspray is my preferred glue when it comes to adhering my glass adornments.

Purchase the pump type of unscented and inexpensive brand. Most individuals prefer to use either Suave, White Rain or Rave. The long thin tube can be used to apply the smallest amount to glass.

Glastac

10/16/10 - Glastac - Glastac is a light pink glue made to glue glass together. It is not a permanent glue, but will hold the pieces together during your decorating stage of your fusing project. This sticky substance will burn off during the firing process and leaves no residue on the glass.

Simply drip a little of the liquid on your glass edge and it will run down and around the bottom of the glass. Once dried it will make transporting glass to the kiln a breeze.

Fuse It Tack Film for Glass Fusing

10/14/10 - Fuse It Tack Film for Glass Fusing - The topic for this month is fusing glues. The product called Fuse It Tack Film is a fusing glue that is manufactured and distributed by Kaiser Lee LLC. It takes this particular glue about 30-60 minutes to completely dry and set up. Kaiser Lee has tested this material and it has held up and preformed to their satisfaction. Petra from Kaiser Lee, LLC has also put a video on YouTube demonstrating this product.

Elmers Glue for Glass Fusing

10/12/10 - Elmers Glue for Glass Fusing - I am sure that everyone knows Elmers glue. Did you know that a lot of individuals use this glue to hold their glass embellishments in place while fusing? Mix it with water to dilute the mixture and apply with a toothpick. The material should be applied sparingly. A lot of individual like the Elmers Blue Gel School Glue brand instead of the white substance we all grew up with.

Create for Less - for crafting supplies

09/29/10 - Create for Less - Create for Less is a supper store to buy supplies in volume. They sell items in bulk. When you are getting ready for an upcoming fair or show it is wise and thrifty to buy your items in bulk to finish off all your fused glass artwork.

Although most of their merchandise is not in related to fusing, they do have materials to help you with other craft projects, or to finishing off your glass pieces. Check them out!

Delphi Glass

09/28/10 - Delphi Glass - I really love Delphi Stained Glass supplies. Their vast selection of products and fair pricing is fabulous. If you are interested in any type of glass work this is the ideal place to make all your material purchases.

Check out their site and you will find that they are always adding new products to enhance your glass craft experiences. They have a convenient shopping cart that even calculates your shipping information. Purchasing from their online store is very simple and easy.

Then there is their customer service, which is A1. They are more than willing and eager to assist with just about any problem. Friendly and helpful are the best way to describe their customer service.

If you aren't familiar with Delphi, I highly recommend their online store.

Fused Glass Supplies to Enhance Glass Fusing

09/21/10 - Fused Glass Supplies to Enhance Glass Fusing - This newest page will home the links to pages that will help you in either making homemade supplies or using common items that can be found around the home for glass fusing.

Glass fusing supplies can be very expensive, and it is really nice to save a few bucks by creating supplies. These various items would include things like making kiln wash, bead release, etc. This page is very helpful in discovering common household items that can help you in your glass fusing endeavors. Check it out!

Homemade Tools

09/20/10 - Homemade Tools - A search around your own household will yield a lot of items that can be used as tools in glass fusing. These homemade tools are various things that would normally be use for another purpose, but can also assist you in your glass fusing ventures. Once you find these obvious things, you will find yourself checking around the house for other things that can be used in glass fusing.

Free Stained Glass Patterns

09/17/10 - Free Patterns for Stained Glass - A search of the internet will provide you with a trillion patterns that can also be used for glass fusing. Alter the patterns so that they are overlapping, or place them on a solid blank bottom. Remember that glass needs to overlap to fuse together.

This page has a list of various sites on the internet where you can locate these free patterns. They range from very simplistic to very intricate detailed designs.

If you are looking for a pattern to fuse, don't discount these free stained glass patterns. You might find just what you are looking for.

Hot Embossing Stamps

09/11/10 - Hot Embossing Stamps - When you want to create one-of-a-kind pieces that have depth and dimension, then embossing stamps are the answer. These copper stamps are attached to a long handle for ease in manipulating the glass inside the hot kiln.

They can be purchased in a variety of patterns, or customized to your specifications. You can also make some stamps of your own. This page has all the crucial details and information to get you started in embossing glass.

Art Glass Supplies for Fusing Glass

09/11/10 - Art Glass Supplies - Where do you buy all of your warm glass supplies? When purchasing from your local supplier you have the opportunity to actually see the glass you are purchasing and the gratification of bring home your spoils. But in this day and age the convenience of shopping on-line has made shopping for all of your other items much easier. You not only save in gas money but also a lot of times on the purchase of your other items.

Delphi Glass and Dick Blick are my particular preferred on-line stores. They not only have a fabulous supply but they are constantly coming out with new products to try and explore.

Craft Fair Booth

09/08/10 - Craft Fair Booth - The holiday season is right around the corner and now is the time to start considering your set up and display. Why do some displays draw customers while other booths everyone just walks by? Learn some of the tips and tricks of making your craft fair booth a success. Check it out!

Glass Fusing Jewelry Blanks

08/30/10 - Glass Fusing Jewelry Blanks - I recently purchased some jewelry blanks from aaeglass.com. These blanks come in three different designs...two bracelets and one pendant blank! They are very user friendly. Simply cut your glass...fire it inside the kiln...and glue to the blanks! For even more information and instructions, be sure to check out the site!