by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Process, Tools
When you begin making your own frit, you’ll notice that there is a largish quantity of steel filings in the end product. Particularly as you filter down, the filings will end up in same container as the smallest particles, usually powder. I find it fairly annoying to...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Tools
This tutorial is geared toward more experienced glass workers with access to a saw and polishing equipment. For a basic/beginner version that doesn’t require tools, visit here: Wine Bottle Drinking Glasses Basic 1. The quality of the glass is critical. Thick...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jewelry, Tools
Last week in the newsletter, we talked about different gauges of nichrome wire that are good for jewelry use, and some different styles of loops. Today I’m going to show you how to add the loops to your bead molds to make fused kiln formed glass beads with...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Jewelry, Tools
For the longest time, I’ve been balancing my freshly dipped kiln formed bead mold mandrels on whatever is handy. Well, not anymore! If I had have realized how easy it was to make a drying rack, I would have done it ages ago! To make your own mandrel drying...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Tools
Fusing with bottle bottom molds is easy and surprisingly versatile. To start, you need a bottle bottom mold. I have a lovely variety in my online store, with new designs being issued regularly. Here is one of my favorites: Kilnwash your mold, or coat it with...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Float (Window) glass, Tools
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 kit arrives. Bead release...
