Fusing Decals with the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln

Have you ever seen a glass pendant or pin with a pretty flower or butterfly image on it? Achieving this effect with Fuseworks Decals is as easy as 1-2-3. Follow the quick and easy steps below to fuse decals to your fused glass pieces. Check out the line of decals here. To learn more about …

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Weekender Project: Cute Pumpkin Pendant

Halloween is only days away! If you're lacking in the Halloween accessory department, we’ve got the perfect project for you! This My Little Pumpkin Head Fusing Project makes the perfect pendant or pin and it’s a project that you can finish in an afternoon, that’s the beauty of the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln! Find the instructions for this fun …

Stained Glass for Beginners -Part 3: Cutting and Shaping Stained Glass

So now you know all the basic tools of the trade, I am going to let you in on the tricks of the trade.Do you remember the cutting tools I explained in Part 1 of this series?If you are using the pencil or pistol grip cutter, you’ll want to fill the cutter with four to five drops …

Lampworking: Helpful Tips for Beginners

Lampworked glass beads are beautiful aren’t they? Artists and crafters use them in necklaces, earrings, bracelets, keychains, and well just about anything. When I was younger, I would watch my mom in amazement while she created beads like these. I would sit in awe as she ever-so-slightly guided the glass rods around the mandrel and …

Stained Glass for Beginners -Part 1: Cutting Tools

Stained glass projects are really fun and surprisingly, it doesn’t take a huge investment to get started.  My goal is to get you familiar with the language and necessities so you can decide if it’s the right art form/craft for you.  There are two ways to assemble stained glass; the foil method and leaded came method, the foil method …

Weekender Project: Fall Pumpkin Stained Glass Suncatcher

Where did the year go? Fall is in full swing and Halloween is right around the corner, if you're lagging on your seasonal decorations, spend some time on a fun festive stained glass project this weekend.  This Fall Pumpkin Suncatcher makes a autumnal decoration and you can alter the pattern to make it a jack-o-lantern for Halloween if …

How to Choose Copper Foil for Stained Glass Projects

If you are new to stained glass, you may be a little confused about copper foil mostly because when it comes to choosing copper foil for your stained glass project you have a lot of options. The first quality you may want to take into consideration is whether the foil is lined. Generally, most stained glass …

Weekender Project: Sweet Autumn Sun Bottle Stopper

I have waited all summer and now it’s finally here! Autumn has arrived. Living under the hot Florida sun, who could blame me for being excited about this beautiful season? The colors change, the temperature drops, albeit just a few degrees down here, and the kids are back in school. Say hello to autumn and show off …

Mosaics – How To Cut and Nip Tile

When it comes to cutting shapes for your mosaics, the material you are cutting/nipping and the tool you are cutting with will usually determine how you cut. In general, there are two nipping tools to use when working with mosaics; the wheeled glass nipper and the tile nipper and for larger pieces you have my …

Recycled Crafts Encourage Creativity – An Artist Perspective

 by Rita SchwabIf my job as a creative person is to fill the world with "things," I feel it is equally important that I reuse materials from waste to make space for my craft.I believe that creative re-use has the potential to spark new ways of viewing the world. If one thing can be turned …