Layering iridized glass can be tricky because iridized surfaces will not fuse to each other. With a little clever sandblasting, though, you can create some spectacular designs! For this tutorial, you'll need iridized glass, some masking materials, and a sandblaster. »
This may be one of the easiest tutorials we've ever provided - but don't let that fool you. Our fused glass "puddles" will get your mind racing with endless possibilities. For this tutorial, you'll need only the basics - some glass, a kiln, and not much else! »
The task of creating firings schedules has a reputation for being difficult and, if we are talking about creating firing schedules from scratch, the reputation is well deserved. »
What it does: Cools your glass to room temperature. »
What it does: Cools your glass to just above the point at which stress can be created. »
What it does: Changes the glass to the desired state. »
What it does: Heats the kiln as fast as possible to get the glass to fusing temperatures. »
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What it does: Heats the glass from room temperature to about 900° F (482° C). »
Eventually, every glass fuser wants to create something with special firing requirements. For many, the obstacle of not knowing how to fire the work can be very frustrating. This tutorial teaches you to recognize and adapt when changes to your schedules are required. »
If you are looking for a technique that is unlike anything you've seen before - and that produces work that is equally original - this tutorial is for you. For this tutorial, you'll need an extra kiln shelf and a sense of adventure. Curious? »
With the bowl “blank” fired, the last steps are to clean it up and slump it. At this stage you have several options (which can be used in combination): »
As you did with the first pass, re-arrange the bars and fuse them back into a slab. This time, though, you can add some visual interest to the piece by including a small window. Here’s a ph »