by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Jewelry
This tutorial builds on the previous post about Fusing with Plaster Forms. We’ll be using one of the Plaster of Paris butterflies that we made last time. Materials 2 pieces of thin clear window or bottle glass Plaster of Paris butterfly 1.25″ of 20 gauge...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass
Some time ago I was given a stack of glue chipped float glass. I found it was good for all sorts of things, but, inevitably, I ran out. After some investigation online (and offline), I found several methods of making my own glue chip glass. I will say here that I am...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass, Jodi's Projects
As you may have noticed, I do a lot of projects around here. It’s become a habit to photograph each step. What isn’t usual is for me to post projects that I’m only ambivalent about. However, a wise lady told me it was useful to her to read about what...
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...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass
Just when you thought there couldn’t possibly be any more variations on the triangle bead, here comes a new tutorial! (Actually, there are a few MORE variations you haven’t thought of yet. We’ll get there.) This version is a bit more complicated...
by Jodi McRaney Rusho | Float (Window) glass
Once you’ve mastered the basic kiln formed triangle bead, you can move on to more advanced beads. For instance, adding painted stripes to your triangle glass beads is a quick way to add color and fun to jewelry designs. Start with Clear glass paintbrush 3 colors...
