by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Process
I’ve gotten a number of questions about fusing with chalk to make holes, so I thought I’d give it at try and see how it goes. I started with chalkboard and sidewalk chalk, both of these were from my local grocery store. Chalk for Fusing Tests Since I was also fusing...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
If you’ve ever made your own frit by smashing glass, you’ll have noticed that it’s a very dusty process. What you may not know is that dusty frit often causes devit in your projects. Luckily, it isn’t difficult to wash frit. Start with your frit (filter for sizes...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
I love donuts, both the edible kind and the fused glass kind. Last month I had a big stack of large bangle sized donuts waiting to be fused in the shop and I wondered if I could add some sparkle during fusing. It worked so well I thought I would share it with you....
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Pocket vases are little glass pockets that hang on the wall, or in a window and have a narrow cavity for holding water and flowers. They are easy to make, easy to sell, and there are a hundred variations, all of them adorable. Let’s get started! Materials: Fiber...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Garden mood lighting is a category that I completely forgot about until we started updating our patio and seating areas this year. A few of these lovely lanterns with candles (I like battery powered ones) make a soft friendly flickering light that encourages relaxing...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
If you’ve been following my adventures in glass at all, you’ll know that I love mica and will add it to just about anything! Today I’m adding mica to the raised designs of fused bottle bottoms. These have all been fused on bottle bottom molds, for reference, you can...
