by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Float (Window) glass
This is a multi step project that looks much more complicated than it actually is. There are two parts to this project: making all the stars and assembling the final star catcher. Let’s get started: Materials for making stars: 4mm (double strength) window...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jewelry, Process, Tools
I really love to make glass jewelry components, beads, cabs, frit balls, pendants, you name it. I’m not such a huge fan of actually assembling the jewelry. End result? I’m sitting with a giant pile of shiny glass bits like a dragon. Time to do some...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass
Puzzle vases are multiple part projects that slot together after fusing to create a 3 dimensional design. I love them because not only are they a fusing challenge, they are an engineering challenge. The finished art is a little mesmerizing, how does it work?? ...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
What’s a Sun Charm? A little something that’s more than a sun catcher, but not quite a wind chime. I was in the mood to do some fusing and also use up a bunch of my jewelry making stash, so here we go! Materials: Fused Bottle Glass Fish Jump Rings Split Rings...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry, Other Recycled Glass, Tools
Lentil Bead Molds – Instructions Materials needed: Lentil Bead Mold (any size, or ALL the sizes for extra fun) Kiln Wash Glass frit Step 1. Prepare the mandrels. Each bead kit ships with a dozen mandrels and a tube of bead release, so you’re all set to go when your...
