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Locust Image Fused Into Glass
October 8th, 2011
Migratory Locust finished piece
Glass in kiln before fusing
This piece was made as a gift for someone who specializes in studying locusts. I used Bullseye Sunflower yellow and Olive green to represent the colors of locusts. I love how the yellow glass matured into a slightly deeper yellow. I’ve included the photo of the glass in the kiln before I fused it to 1400 degrees. I didn’t do a full fuse because I wanted the green glass to be raised up a little from the yellow. Next time I’ll include a picture of the glass with the photo fusing paper on the glass before firing. It’s always black and white before it’s fused to 1350 degrees. I really like the sepia color of the image. Fusing photos into glass is a great way to give a unique, personalized gift. Contact me if you are interested. The possiblities are endless!
Photos Fused Into Glass Make Great Gifts
October 8th, 2011
Photos fused into glass
- Original photo before fusing
Photo fused into glass
Photo before fusing
Photo fused into glass
I just finished these glass tiles to give as a wedding gift to a family member of mine. I contacted the photographer that took their great pictures and he was kind enough to email the two that I wanted. The first step is to fuse the glass tile. I chose blue as a base and white to fuse the picture on. There are three layers of glass that I heated to 1400 degrees in my kiln. I fired it high enough to melt the glass together, but not too high so that the top white layer is raised up a bit. This gives it some dimension. The next day when the tile cooled down, I added the photograph and fired it to 1350 degrees. I use a special ceramic paper that fuses permanently into the glass and always turns a sepia color. There are endless possiblilites for this process. What a great way to give a super unique and personal gift. Please contact me if there is a photo you want fused into glass!
Process of Making Millefiori Fused Glass Jewelry
October 2nd, 2011
Millefiori pieces of various sizes
Millefiori pieces
Pendants ready to be fired
Finished fused earrings
I’ve posted some pictures to show a little of my process in making millefiori jewelry. Murano glass cane or rods are cut into pieces called Millefiori. I got most of these from a factory in Murano, Italy when I was there in 2006. The millefiori pieces are placed between 2 layers of Moretti glass that I’ve cut to size and fired to 1450 degrees. I place the millefiori either on a black glass or clear glass piece depending on the look I want to achieve. I fuse a sterling silver ring into the glass so that no gluing is necessary. This step is the hardest because the pieces don’t want to sit on top of the ring without slipping off and the ring sometimes will be fused right into the glass or fall out all together when it’s heating up. When I get it just right, the earrings are super solid and will last forever. Please take a look at my collection in my store at http://www.paintedlightglass.com/store/category.php?cat=18.