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Short, But Good, Video on Glass Fusing (Making Pendants)

admin — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:33:59 +0000

An example of a lovely glass pendant

Just below this post is a new video that I think is one of the better ones I’ve seen on making jewelry using fused glass. It illustrates the basic technique without any spam or excess advertising to get in the way of the lesson. If you are a “newbie” to the glass arts then please pay special attention to the mention of “coefficient of expansion” (COE). This is important because all glass used in your project must be the same COE, such as 96 COE. If you don’t follow this rule you will likely have breakage problems at unpredictible times.

To do fusing work you will, of course, need to have a kiln to heat and “fuse” the glass objects. And, two final notes of caution, be careful to avoid looking into the kiln without kiln glasses (special safety glasses) and wear heat resistant gloves and/or use tongs when handling anything going into or out of the kiln.

Now enjoy the video below from RioGrande.com

Jerry (webmaster Crafting Glass)

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Do You Want To Learn To Make Glass Beads? This Involves Serious Time and Money Considerations.

admin — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:51:59 +0000

As you can see (from the following two videos) making your own glass beads at home is not something you learn in a few minutes of your spare time. You need to set up a safe work area and you need to get several “somewhat” expensive items to do the bead work (called flameworking). But don’t be discouraged if you are really interested as it’s a thrill to create your own, unique beads and it could even be profitable if you become skillled in the art of beadmaking. Enjoy the videos. (From www.HarlanGlass.com)

Jerry (webmaster, Crafting Glass)

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Glass Bead Equipment : Glass Bead Workstation Tips

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:12:59 +0000

Being comfortable is the first step to setting up a glass bead workstation. Learn about common workstation considerations before working with glass in this free crafting video about the equipment for making glass beads.

Expert: Teresa Metcalfe-Johnson
Contact: www.refinedwithfire.com
Bio: Teresa Metcalfe-Johnson has been making jewelry since childhood, and now sells beads and jewelry as her profession.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

Duration : 0:1:24

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Process: Fused Dichroic Glass Rings by zulasurfing

admin — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:34:48 +0000

http://www.etsy.com/storque/article/2745/ Check out the article…

Duration : 0:4:12

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Dichroic Fused Glass. 9 CBS Crinkle Cabs.2k Dichroic Glass Man

admin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:21:03 +0000

you can see the difference of shrinkage when you compare double rolled to thin rolled fused glass

Duration : 0:3:19

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Dichroic Fused Glass. Coe 90 Fav Cabs.1s Dichroic Glass Man

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:51:50 +0000

cabs that I make and sell on my website: www.dichroicglassman.com… some of my favorite dichroic cabochons – might sell but just not yet. Great ones though still on my website

Duration : 0:1:42

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Making Striped Glass Beads : Encasing Striped Glass Beads

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:11:45 +0000

Encasing a glass bead will stretch out the dots of color you’ve added and turn them into stripes. Learn more about how to encase a striped glass bead with tips from a jewelry maker in this free video on handmade glass beads.

Duration : 0:1:39

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Making Striped Glass Beads : Melting Striped Glass Beads

admin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 02:11:44 +0000

Melting striped glass beads will make the different colors of glass mix together to for a more organic looking bead. Learn more about how to melt a striped glass bead with tips from a jewelry maker in this free video on handmade glass beads.

Duration : 0:1:33

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Making Striped Glass Beads : Shaping Striped Glass Beads

admin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:45:14 +0000

To shape glass beads gravity and heat will do most of the work and slowly collapse the disc shape. Learn more about how to shape a striped glass bead with tips from a jewelry maker in this free video on handmade glass beads.

Duration : 0:1:44

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Making Striped Glass Beads : Picking Striped Glass Bead Colors

admin — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:45:09 +0000

To make striped glass bead colors you can use any variation of colors depending on the style and look of the bead you want to create. Learn more about how to pick colors for a striped glass bead with tips from a jewelry maker in this free video on handmade glass beads.

Duration : 0:1:7

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