by Jodi | Jun 7, 2012 | Casting, Jodi's Projects
It all started out innocently enough; we were trying to figure out a way to modify the Self Portrait Paperweight project for the Hawthorne ELP Artist Residency. Originally I had planned to have the kids make a clay positive face, then pour a plaster/silica mix mold...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Mar 4, 2010 | Bottle Glass, Casting, Float (Window) glass, Tools
Often I get questions regarding the molds I use to make recycled glass tiles. There are two types of molds that I use, stainless steel and ceramic. I make both types and each has its strengths. Stainless steel molds are: easy and quick to make work best in small...
by Jodi | Nov 10, 2009 | Bottle Glass, Casting, Float (Window) glass, Jodi's Projects
Follow along as we walk through all of the steps of creating 100 paperweights. Step 1: Client meeting. Wendy found my website and asked if I would be interested in making a big ‘ole batch of paperweights for her. After talking over the main feel, we made a few...
by Jodi | Sep 4, 2009 | Bottle Glass, Casting, Float (Window) glass, Jodi's Projects
Here is another photo of the recycled glass wave. This project is the brain child of Chris St. Jeor, if you’d like to see the surfer that will go with this wave, look here: If you enjoyed this post, you’ll LOVE my newsletter! Sign...
by Jodi | Apr 30, 2007 | Bottle Glass, Casting, Float (Window) glass, Jodi's Projects
Recycled Glass Tile – Coming Right Up The question that I get more often than any other is “can I mix bottle glass?” The answer is yes, with caveats. I wish I could claim credit for the technology, but the CWC.org folks figured all of this out for us...
