Fusible Glass Dragonfly Panel, Free Stained Glass Patterns & Glass Supplies

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Fusible Glass Dragonfly Panel
      Mixed Art Glass Styles
Fused Glass & Stained Glass

Materials List: for COE 90 or COE 96

COE 90

Qty 1 - Item# 27127 Dragonfly: 1 each of green, purple and yellow
Qty 1 - Item# 41167 – 6” x 6” Clear Fusible Glass

COE 90

Qty 1 - Item# 96127 Dragonfly: 1 each of green, purple and yellow
Qty 1 - Item# 96402 – 6” x 6” Clear Fusible Glass

Other Materials:
Stained Glass Bevels:
Qty 3 – Item# 41216 – 1 x 2” Zipper Bevels
Stained Glass Supplies:
Item# 41014 - 7/32” Black Backed Copper Foil
Item# 41201 - 18 Gauge Twisted Wire
Item# 41092 - Preformed Metal Rings - 1/4 inch (6mm)
Item# 48000 – Black 16 gauge Jack Chain 1 foot Black Patina
Item# 48028 - 60/40 Solder
Fusing Supplies:
Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot
Item# 48025 Diamond Hand Grinding Pads

Step 1 – Cut Clear Rectangles
Cut 3 2” x 2 ½” rectangles out of the 6” x 6” clear fusible glass.

Step 2 - Preparation
Clean Glass: Using Alcohol or Dish Washing Detergent. Then dry and set aside on a clean piece of paper or cardboard.
Clean & Prep Kiln Shelf: Apply Kiln Wash (Shelf Primer) or cut an 6 inch square of shelf paper.

Step 3 - Decorate Clear Rectangles
Using just a tiny spec of Elmer's™ Glue, position the each pre-cut dragonfly in the center of 3 2” x 2 1/2” pieces of fusible clear glass rectangle.

Tip: It is important to note that you need to make sure to touch all glass pieces by the outer edges to avoid finger oil or prints on the surface of the glass.

Step 4 - Place Project into Kiln
Using fingers around the outer edge of the glass base or better yet wear latex gloves place on the kiln shelf.

Step 5 - Tack Fuse
Use the below tack fuse firing schedule.

SMALL/MEDIUM PROJECTS · TACK FUSE
Process	Temp/Min	Desired Temp	Soak Temp	Action
Increase/Temp	15°F/ 9°C	1,000°F / 538°C	1 Min.	Remove Vent
Increase/Temp	Full Speed	1,350°F / 776°C	10+ or 10- Min.	Observe
Flash/Cool	Highest Speed	1,100°F / 593°C	0 Min.	Open & Close Lid
Hold/Temp	5°F/ 3°C	955°F / 513°C	30 min.	Hold Fire
Cool/Temp	Do Nothing	100°F / 38°C	N/A	DO NOT LOOK

Click here for Tips & Tricks for Cone equivalency to Glass Firing temperatures

If possible, leave the kiln sit unopened until the next day so your project has had plenty of time to anneal back to room temperature.
Step 6 – Grind Fused Dragonfly Rectangles
If necessary grind the fused apples so that all sides are the same size.

Step 7 - Foil Glass Pieces
Use 7/32” black backed copper foil to foil the fused dragonfly rectangles and zipper bevel pieces. Position the glass in the center of the foil, wrapping the entire piece. Overlap the foil where the ends meet about 1/8”. Use a fid or lathkin to burnish the foil. Burnishing smoothes the edges of the foil and adheres the sticky side of the copper foil tape to the glass.

Step 8 - Assemble and Solder
Fit all pieces together and hold in place with push pins. Use a flux brush to apply flux to the copper foil lines. Flux etches the copper foil, which allows it to accept the solder. Keep the pieces of glass from moving by tack-soldering each joint. Run a smooth, rounded bead on the front and back of the panel. Tin the outer edge of the panel.

See Soldering Techniques in the Glass Tips & Tips Section.

Step 9 – Twisted Wire Frame
Use twisted wire to frame the panel. Cut 4 pieces of twisted wire the length of each side of the panel. Flux twisted wire and outside foiled edge. Lightly solder the wire to the panel.

Step 10 – Attach Hangers
Solder two ¼” preformed metal rings on each side of the top of the panel.

Step 11 – Cleanup and Patina
Clean with soap and water. Use black patina to turn the solder lines black and rinse with water and dry. A glass wax can be used if desired to polish and enhance the glass and color of the patina. Attach chain to the hangers.

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