by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Float (Window) glass, Jodi's Projects, Other Recycled Glass
Fused glass flowers are easier than you think and pack a big punch. This tutorial is for flowers with holes drilled in them and mounted using the Flower Stems Kits, although the stem kits are not required. If you’ve found a solution you like, or are making...
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 | 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...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry
The Triangle bead mold kit is easy to use and versatile, you can change the size of the beads easily, as well as embellish them with paint and mica. The basic instructions for triangle beads are included here. Step 1: Prepare Mandrels by dipping in bead release and...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Process
How to make drilling holes in glass a whole (ha!) lot easier. I’ve been playing a lot with bead release lately as I’m figuring out the best formula for kiln formed beads. I noticed that the bead release is much stronger after firing than both plaster or kiln wash, so...
