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...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry
Frequently at art shows I see many beautiful pendants with boring bails. I admit, the bail is often the last thing I think about when making jewelry, and often my bails are even less interesting than the average boring bail. I’ve decided my new go to is a...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Are you participating in holiday shows and boutiques this year? Have you made enough art? Getting stressed out? Here are some ideas to get your inventory beefed up and ready to go! (Click the title to go to the tutorial.) 1. Bottle Trinket Boxes Made with cut...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Inclusions and Additions, Process
Most glass artists are familiar with fusing on molds to give glass texture, and with kiln carving to give glass a pattern. But, did you know you can combine the two? It’s easier than you think. Start with a mold, we’re using a Man in the Moon bottle bottom...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Last month I posted a newsletter about slumping bottles with applied ceramic labeling, or enamel labeling. Readers from all over the world very generously sent in photos of their slumped bottles with enamel labels. If you would like to contribute a photo, please use...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
I love making things like this for the holidays, they are fun to make and easy to gift (or sell). Materials needed: Man in the Moon Mold Man in the Moon Mold $28.00 1.5L cobalt blue bottle bottom glass drill or dremel bead wire crimp beads clear glass beads Flat...
