by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
A lot of bottles get cut up around here, somewhere around 60 a week, and I’ve never been able to figure out what to do with the shoulder section of the bottles. I usually just pitch it into the city glass recycling system, which is fine I suppose. But it would...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Yet another use for the versatile Triangle Bead Mold kit. Even if you don’t make jewelry, you might want to buy one of these, they are pretty darn cool. What we are doing today is using the whole length of the bead mold to make long triangular bar beads that...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Patron tequila bottles are beautiful glass, handblown with bubbles, but the squat shape and square bottom makes it a difficult bottle to fuse and slump. Using my trusty tile saw and a few extra items, I made a birdfeeder that doesn’t require a kiln. Materials...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass
Fused recycled glass donuts are a wonderful thing, truly, but they are so very round, and just, round. Sometimes it’s fun to make fused donuts and rings that are a bit fancier you know. This simple Celtic knot donut came into being after an epic bottle cutting...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jodi's Projects
So, you probably already know I love my tile saw, here’s why: Have a great weekend!
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Float (Window) glass, Tools
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 kit arrives. Bead release...
