September Kiln Carving Pattern

kiln carving moon pattern

September’s kiln carving pattern is very easy, perfect for beginners!  With just 5 parts to cut and remove, it’s also a quick and easy project to fill that last empty corner of the kiln.

1.  Download the free kiln carving pattern.

This pattern is no longer available as an individual download.  To download the free 2012 Kiln Carving Pattern compilation book, please visit the Shop.

2. Cut a piece of fiber paper

Make sure your fiber paper is large enough to accommodate the entire pattern.  Pin securely through both layers on a razor proof surface.

moon pattern for kiln carving

3.  Carefully cut around and remove the gray areas of the pattern.

A brand new razor or X-acto blade works best for this, fiber paper dulls blades extremely quickly.

kiln carving pattern

4.  Cut around outside border.

kiln carving for recycled glass

Voila!  Finished kiln carving pattern.

5.  Cut glass to fit and fire with a full fuse schedule.

recycled window glass kiln carving

This pattern is the perfect size for a bottle bottom.  Once it’s fused, it could be drilled and used as a darling sun catcher.

fused window glass moonThis pattern is no longer available for individual download.  To download the free 2012 Kiln Carving Patterns compilation book, please visit the Shop.

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