Fusing glass is a fascinating craft. It holds so many surprises in the final result, some not so good, but always very educational.
If you are not already familiar with part sheets, they are simply custom made sheets of glass with some sort of pattern. The pattern could be anything, even plain colours if you desire.
These sheets are then cut up and used as components in some other project, such as a central feature in a glass bowl.
Anyway, this post is about creating a part sheet using powdered frit. Continue reading Making a Fused Glass Part Sheet
This is a simple little project that may give you some inspiration to use fused glass in new ways.
In our home we have a brick fireplace that has always looked quite bare. It has no mantle and really looks unfinished. So for a few years I have been looking for a suitable fireplace mantle to finish it off.
Finally, I found a very cheap, $20, secondhand mantel that could do the job.
Continue reading Fused Glass Features for a Fireplace Mantle
This project has been hanging around on my list for some time now. Not sure why exactly, but it may be because I knew it would be a little tedious. You will see what I mean a little later.
Anyway, the time came to give it a go.
Is there a theme starting here? A clock for Jacob, now coasters for Fay! Mmm…maybe not.
Anyway, yes, this is a set of coasters for my sister Fay. Not the first post on coasters, but each has been a learning experience and a lot of fun making.
These had to match her kitchen decor so powder blue and white were the thing. So let’s get into it. Continue reading Coasters for Fay
