June Kiln Carving Pattern

 

Kiln carving pattern Ivy

June’s free kiln carving pattern is a twisty ivy leaf.  This pattern is probably a bit more difficult than beginner level.  It has huge potential for green glass sun catchers, or dishes with ivy around the edge and on the bottom.  This pattern was inspired by the mass of ivy that I really need to remove from the wall in my garden.  It’s gorgeous, but kind of a pain.

This pattern is no longer available for individual download, to download the free 2012 Kiln Carving Patterns compilation book, please visit the Shop.

1.  Cut a piece of fiber paper large enough to cover the whole design.  Tack the design on a cutting surface using tacks through the black dots:

Kiln carving pattern for recycled glass - ivy

2.  Using a very sharp razor knife, carefully remove the gray portions of the design:

Cutting fiber paper for a kiln carving pattern

3.  After removing all of the gray areas, cut around the black border line:

Completed kiln carving fiber paper

4.  Cut a piece of glass in the desired size and shape.  Fire to full fuse:

Fusing recycled glass with a kiln carving pattern

Taa Daa!  Finished ivy kiln carving.  Good work team!

This pattern is no longer available for individual download.  To download the free 2012 Kiln Carving Patterns compilation book, please visit the Shop.

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