by Jodi | Aug 20, 2012 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns
The free kiln carving pattern for August is a geometrical pattern designed specifically for use with 1.5L bottles. 1. Download the free pattern This pattern is no longer available as an individual download. To download the free 2012 Kiln Carving Patterns compilation...
by Jodi | Aug 15, 2012 | Bottle Glass, Fusing, Tools, Tutorials
In the last post we made a triangle bead mold for making fused glass beads. Today, we are going to walk through how to use the mold. Step 1 – Line with Thin-Fire I cut my thin fire about 1/4″ (.6 cm) higher than the walls of my mold to compensate for...
by Jodi | Aug 13, 2012 | Bottle Glass, Tools, Tutorials
I’ve always loved beads. In fact, I’m mildly obsessed with beads after taking a bead making class last year. So, I tried a little experiment. Could I quickly and easily make a mold to make fused triangle shaped beads? The answer…YES! And so can...
by Jodi | Jun 26, 2012 | Fusing, Kiln Carving, Kiln Carving Patterns
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...
by Jodi | Jun 7, 2012 | Casting, Jodi's Projects
It all started out innocently enough; we were trying to figure out a way to modify the Self Portrait Paperweight project for the Hawthorne ELP Artist Residency. Originally I had planned to have the kids make a clay positive face, then pour a plaster/silica mix mold...
