Dealing with Scrap Glass

Dealing with Scrap Glass

If you’ve made glass art for any amount of time you know there is always a ton of scrap waiting to be processed. Add to that the complication of working in recycled glass, where your glass is rarely compatible across pieces, and what do you do with all of that...
Fractured Plate Tutorial

Fractured Plate Tutorial

Today’s tutorial satisfies almost all of my bullet points, glass, hammers, and hairspray.  Just kidding, I have higher standards than that, although this project does have all of those elements.  The great thing about this particular project is every single one...
82 CoE Frits with Texture Tiles

82 CoE Frits with Texture Tiles

Once you’ve mastered the art of making your own texture tiles, you can bump things up by adding frits and powders to your design. GlassyCuts.com carries a line of 82 CoE frits and powders that work very well. (They used to be manufactured by Armstrong, hence the...
Kiln Carving Pattern and Copper Inclusions

Kiln Carving Pattern and Copper Inclusions

Kiln carving patterns are a wonderful tool to expand your options with recycled glass.  But, before you kiln carve and throw that patten into the drawer, consider using it as a pattern for copper inclusions. Begin by cutting copper sheet to fit the pattern.  We will...