Learn About Fused Glass
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Sometimes it is called "fused". Other times "kilnformed" or just "kiln-glass". Occasionally it is even called "warm glass" (though with tempertures often reaching 1500° we're not sure why).
Whatever you call it - here's a description of what it is.
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Sometimes it seems that glass kilnformers have a language all of their own.
Well, they do. Sort of.
So next time someone in the forum says they made their piece of glass with an aperture pour, here's where you can go for the translation.
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From "lens cutters" to "linishers" to "lathes" - and a lot of other tools and equipment that don't all start with the letter "L" - here's a visual guide to all the tools you're likely to find in a well equipped glass kilnforming studio.
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There are some things that you simply have to buy ready-made. And there are some things you can make - often at a fraction of the cost.
Here are some tried-and-true recipes that are useful for the kilnformed glass artist.
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Face-to-face classes with qualified instructors is the best way to learn how to fuse glass. But that isn't always practical - and sometimes we just need a good refresher.
Here you'll find some of the best fused glass tutorials on the web.
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