by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Inclusions and Additions, Process
https://youtu.be/SvT_ReLS1z8 I’ve always wanted to try silk screening on glass, and this past week, I got the chance. I was surprised at how easy (relatively) the process was. Making the silkscreen doesn’t lend itself well to video (lots of waiting...
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 | Inclusions and Additions
Fusing brass loops into recycled glass artwork is relatively easy and is a great way to add loops for wind-chimes and sun-catchers. The loops are probably a bit too chunky for jewelry, unless you’d doing industrial style jewelry, then you’re good to go....
by Jodi | Float (Window) glass, Inclusions and Additions
Using plaster elements in fused glass is an easy way to add variety to your basic stock of molds and shapes. The little plaster elements are made using a mold, and a mixture of pottery plaster and silica flour in a 1:1 ratio. However, you can also achieve excellent...
by Jodi | Float (Window) glass, Inclusions and Additions, Process
Kiln carving is another really versatile way to add texture and design to recycled glass artwork. Kiln carving refers to “carving” in the glass that takes place in the kiln during a firing cycle. Kiln carving utilizes fiber paper to make the actual...
by Jodi | Inclusions and Additions
Amazingly, you can use regular old dirt as an inclusion in glass art. Well, recycled glass art, I don’t know about that fancy schmancy art glass stuff. Easy enough. Dig out a little pile of dirt from your yard. Put it in a terra cotta saucer and run it...
