by Jodi | Sep 21, 2011 | Float (Window) glass, Fusing, Kiln Carving
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 McRaney Rusho | Aug 31, 2010 | Float (Window) glass, Fusing, Jodi's Projects
Recently, I was lucky enough to be able to make the awards for the top three companies for the Clear the Air Challenge. Step 1, Proposal: The proposed award would be made with 3/8″ thick recycled glass bent into a gentle curve about 12″ wide by about...
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 | Feb 23, 2010 | Float (Window) glass, Fusing, Jodi's Projects
Recycled glass art isn’t just for small projects. Large projects are particularly nice. These pieces have trees sculpted in the reverse side. Each rectangle panel is about 30″ x 20″ and 1/4″ thick. The frames are refinished old wood window...
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...