Striped Bottle Glass Plate

Striped Bottle Glass Plate

This is a fun asymmetrical bottle glass plate that uses one large bottle.  The size is suitable for sushi or crackers and cheese.  Start with a bottle, I’m using this triangle shaped vodka bottle, but any shape of bottle will work. I started by cutting the top...
Fusing with Leaves and Color

Fusing with Leaves and Color

 I am very curious about using paints instead of powder for fossil vitrae projects.  So, I decided to do some trial firings.If you are new to the site, I am ALL about testing and more testing. First I collected my materials.  This is a compare and contrast type of...

Bottle Glass Votive – Tutorial

Not all pretty glass things have to be complicated!  This cute little votive is very simple to make and takes only one firing. Begin with a bottle with the top and bottom cut off.  There are lots of ways to cut bottles, you should use the one you are most comfortable...

Recycled Glass With Mica

Recently I discovered the wonders of mica.  I had no idea what a versatile and amazing and useful tool mica is to have in my collection of fused recycled glass ideas.  Here are a few of the pieces that I’ve made recently using various types of textured glass and...
Fractured Plate Tutorial

Fractured Plate Tutorial

Today’s tutorial satisfies almost all of my bullet points, glass, hammers, and hairspray.  Just kidding, I have higher standards than that, although this project does have all of those elements.  The great thing about this particular project is every single one...