Fused Glass Making for Beginners

From Cutting to Kiln Firing with Simple Projects and Techniques

von Davina Trotter

160 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Fused glass looks like something only a trained artist could do. It isn't. With a few basic tools, a small kiln, and an understanding of how glass behaves under heat, you can make pieces that look like they came from a gallery shelf - and this book shows you exactly how, starting from zero.

Written for complete beginners, this guide walks you through the craft in plain language, without assuming you already know what COE means or how to read a firing schedule. Every concept is explained the first time it appears, and every technique is broken down into steps you can actually follow.

Inside, you'll learn:

- What fused glass is, how it works, and why compatibility matters more than anything else- The tools and supplies worth buying first - and the ones you can skip- How to choose and use a kiln, including options for small spaces and tight budgets- Safe glass cutting, scoring, and breaking, with fixes for the mistakes everyone makes early on- Reading and adjusting firing schedules for tack fusing, full fusing, and slumping- Working with frit, stringers, powders, and dichroic glass to add color and texture- Using molds and dams to shape bowls, plates, and dishes- Cold working: grinding, polishing, and cleaning up edges- Troubleshooting devitrification, bubbles, cracking, and uneven edges- Simple starter projects that build real skills - pendants, coasters, suncatchers, small dishes, and more- Finishing, displaying, and caring for your work

>Anyone curious about glass fusing but unsure where to begin. Crafters branching out from stained glass, pottery, or jewelry making. Hobbyists who bought a kiln and haven't opened the box yet. Anyone who wants a clear, honest guide instead of scattered videos and conflicting advice.

Glass fusing rewards patience and a little understanding of what's happening inside the kiln. Learn that, and the rest follows. Start with your first pendant, and see where the craft takes you.

• ISBN: 9798192939529
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.08.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp