Fused Bottle Glass Glow Rocket

Here’s a fun project to do with our bottle bottom rocket mold.

Step 1:

Kiln wash the rocket mold

Step 2:

Mix 1/2 teaspoon white Float Fire frit with glow powder:

You can test if you have enough glow powder by simply turning off the lights

Step 3:

Fill the rocket shape with the mixed frit and glow powder

you can use a small paintbrush to even out the frit and make clean edges

Again, you can check your work by simply turning out the lights

Step 5:

Add a bottle bottom to the mold and fuse using a full fuse schedule:

Step 6:

Drill a hole in the finished project to hang it up

Tips and Trouble Shooting:

If the gap is too small to slide pieces together, you’ll need to widen it with either a diamond file or a diamond bit on a dremel tool. Use plenty of water and wear a mask.
Make sure the feet are level, if your vase isn’t balancing, you may need to grind the feet larger and flatter
If your fiber paper doesn’t come out cleanly, add water and dig it out with a skewer or hooked wire.
Yes, the vase can hold water

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