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Endless Possibilities
This technique is a great way to make jewelry components - but don’t stop there!
Fusing puddle pieces together is a great way to create interesting designs and patterns for larger works of glass art.
Here are just a couple examples:
Here are just a couple examples:
Enjoy!
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new jewelry idea
What a great way to come up with blended colors! So many color combinations running through my head. I am anxious to try this method but I'll have to get some more kiln wash as I usually use fire with shelf paper. Thanks for the idea.
Puddles
So what exactly wil happen if I fire on Thinfire? I really hate kiln wash!
Thinfire will work - but it
Thinfire will work - but it is a lot harder to get a really shiny finish (especially on sandblasted or acid etched glass).
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Paul
FusedGlass.Org
Helios Kiln Glass Studio
PaulTarlow.com
My mind is already whirring
My mind is already whirring into gear! Can't wait to try this...
SherrieB
Puddles
I really like your puddles pieces and so appreciate you sharing your information. I do have a question regarding your finished projects. It almost looks like you didn't do a firing to flatten the cabs, but incorporated your chunks in a piece. On your top piece for example it looks like 3 layers of glass to adjust for the thickness. Is that correct?
I do so love the way it looks
Thank you
Yes - the puddle piece is 3
Yes - the puddle piece is 3 layers thick. I did not fire the chunks into cabs first - I just piled the chunks and damned it
The trick is getting the right amount of glass. If you can estimate the number of cubic centimeters then you need only multiply that number by 2.5 for the number of grams of BE/S96 glass.
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Paul
FusedGlass.Org
Helios Kiln Glass Studio
PaulTarlow.com