by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Bottle Glass, Float (Window) glass
This is a multi step project that looks much more complicated than it actually is. There are two parts to this project: making all the stars and assembling the final star catcher. Let’s get started: Materials for making stars: 4mm (double strength) window...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass
Puzzle vases are multiple part projects that slot together after fusing to create a 3 dimensional design. I love them because not only are they a fusing challenge, they are an engineering challenge. The finished art is a little mesmerizing, how does it work?? ...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Process
Recently we made a little window for a hot box kiln and were able to film float glass bending. The slumping temperature is much higher than usual due to the heat loss from the window, so please use a regular firing schedule when you slump, not the temps in this...
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 | Float (Window) glass
Materials: Double strength float glass Snowflake Patterns (Click to download PDF) Snowflakepatternsfiles Glass Glue of your choice Step 1: Glass Prep Clean and cut float glass into a variety of strips, triangles, diamonds and squares. I usually set aside a bit of...
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...
