by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass
In last weeks newsletter, we talked about using giant rubber erasers to make custom stamps for printing on float (window) glass. This weeks newsletter shows 3 different frit sizes that can be used with stamps for printing on glass. Today’s tutorial is how to...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry
This necklace came about as a mix of regular kiln formed beads, and beads with nichrome loops. Add an all glass toggle closure and it’s just about perfect! Materials needed: 7-10 triangle beads each of clear, pale blue, Bombay Sapphire blue and cobalt blue. ...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Tools
This tutorial is geared toward more experienced glass workers with access to a saw and polishing equipment. For a basic/beginner version that doesn’t require tools, visit here: Wine Bottle Drinking Glasses Basic 1. The quality of the glass is critical. Thick...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jewelry, Tools
Last week in the newsletter, we talked about different gauges of nichrome wire that are good for jewelry use, and some different styles of loops. Today I’m going to show you how to add the loops to your bead molds to make fused kiln formed glass beads with...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry
This design evolved from a multi loop fused glass bail that I made at the same time as the single loop bail from earlier in a different tutorial. I wasn’t sure how viable it was really going to be, but I have to admit, this thing is ridiculously cute. Materials...
