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 | Tools
Everyone loves a deal, and the dollar store is where it’s at….sometimes. How do you know what is a going to work or isn’t?There are lots of things you DON’T want to buy at the dollar store, we see lists in the media all the time, so here’s a little list of things that...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Inclusions and Additions, Tools
Mica flakes are beautiful sparkly things, but what do you DO with them? Here’s a handy tutorial showing two different ways to use mica flakes and stencils in your fusing projects. Materials: Mica Flakes and Stencils materials Fine Mica Flakes Stencil of your choice...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Process, Tools
Recently I started making kits that require a whole lot of drilling. And by a lot I mean several hundred holes. So, I started with one tool and finished with a different one, I thought you might be interested in which tools and why. I made a little video for you...
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 | Process, Tools
Polarized Filters (or a Polariscope) can be used to detect internal stress in glass. The plastic sheets have grooves that filter the light in one direction. To use them, place one sheet on a light source, add your glass, and place the second sheet on top, with the...
