by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jan 3, 2014 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns, Tutorials
Sometimes, in the cold of winter, it’s hard to imagine a new year is right around the corner. This kiln carving pattern marks the start of the third year of kiln carving patterns. What started out as an experiment has turned into quite a ride! Thanks for...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Dec 18, 2013 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns, Tutorials
December is the busiest month of the year in my studio, and then all at once, it’s quiet. Which means there is finally time to make new designs and do fun stuff instead of production work. This ornament pattern is quick and easy, so much so, the original is...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Nov 13, 2013 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns, Tutorials
November’s kiln carving pattern is a cute wreath, sized specifically for bottle bottoms. It’s a quick and easy gift idea for friends and neighbors, and would look terrific in clear glass on a tree or in a window. **This kiln carving pattern has expired. ...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Nov 5, 2013 | Fusing, Jodi's Projects, Slumping
Recently I discovered the wonders of mica. I had no idea what a versatile and amazing and useful tool mica is to have in my collection of fused recycled glass ideas. Here are a few of the pieces that I’ve made recently using various types of textured glass and...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Oct 30, 2013 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns
Amazingly enough, we are roaring up on the end of the second year of monthly free kiln carving patterns. When I started this project I had no idea that it would end up being such a popular thing. Thanks for downloading and making projects, it’s great to hear...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Sep 30, 2013 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Glass Info, Inclusions, Jodi's Projects, Kiln Carving, Q & A Monday, Slumping, Tech Tips
Lots of readers send me their questions directly, but there are a whole host of questions that get asked anonymously. One tool that I use to help decide what to write about is Google Keyword Search statistics. Now, alas, Google is discontinuing the service, so as a...