by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jewelry, Process, Tools
I really love to make glass jewelry components, beads, cabs, frit balls, pendants, you name it. I’m not such a huge fan of actually assembling the jewelry. End result? I’m sitting with a giant pile of shiny glass bits like a dragon. Time to do some...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry, Other Recycled Glass, Tools
Lentil Bead Molds – Instructions 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...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Jewelry
The Triangle bead mold kit is easy to use and versatile, you can change the size of the beads easily, as well as embellish them with paint and mica. The basic instructions for triangle beads are included here. Step 1: Prepare Mandrels by dipping in bead release and...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Inclusions and Additions, Jewelry
Float (window) glass is excellent for making jewelry, it’s readily available and is a blank canvas for whatever amazing project you have in mind. Today we are going to GLOW bright and make some cute ghost jewelry. Materials Required: Float Glass – 1/8″ or 3mm Glow...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jewelry, Tools
Cobalt bottle glass earrings These sophisticated earrings are surprisingly easy to make, and offer a wide range of possibilities for any design style. While we are using Triangle beads made with the Triangle Bead Mold kit, any larger bead would work. Materials for...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Jewelry
Mica Mosaic Jewelry Materials needed: Tumbled 1/8″ tempered glass Mica paint NO-Days Groutless Mosaic Adhesive (black) Pendant Bezels Hot Plate or Mug Warmer Kiln Step 1 – Painting the Tempered Glass Begin with tumbled 1/8″ tempered glass chunks. The tumbling step is...
