FUSED GLASS JEWELRY PROJECT CATEGORIES

Fused Glass Pumpkin Platter 
Fused Glass Techniques

Materials List: for COE 90 or COE 96 

COE 90
· Fusible Glass Clear Circle 
  (Pick desired size )
Item# 90408 (7 Inch)
Item# 90408 (11 Inch)
Qty 1 – Item # 90155 Oblong Pumpkin COE 90
Qty 2 – Item # 90155 Round Pumpkin COE 90

Glass Frit & More:
Item# 41029 Black Frit

COE 96
· Fusible Glass Clear Circle 
  (Pick desired size )
Item# 96723 (7 Inch)
Item# 96723 (9 Inch)
Qty 1 – Item # 96155 Oblong Pumpkin COE 96
Qty 1 – Item # 96155 Round Pumpkin COE 96

Glass Frit & More:
Item# 41044 Black Frit

FUSING SUPPLIES:
Fusible Glass Decal (Hi Fire Black Enamel Silhouette):
Item# 41239 Scenes 
Fusing Supplies:
Item# 41288 Glass Painter's Medium
Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot
Item# 48025 Diamond Hand Grinding Pads
Fusing Supplies Molds:
Item# 41251 Sushi Dish Mold  (optional see last steps)

OTHER SUPPLIES:
· Elmer's™ Glue 
· Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Detergent
· Cloth with very little lint (old T-shirt)

Step 1 - Preparation
· Clean Glass:  using Alcohol or Dish Washing Detergent. Then dry and set aside on a clean piece of paper or cardboard. 

· Cut out Black Decal Design, remove tissue paper & set aside. Don't be afraid to cut them apart to create the shape or layout desired. 
Note: It is important to follow the instructions that come with your decals! Keeping you glass free of oil from your fingers is important.

· Clean & Prep Kiln: 
    · Apply Kiln Wash (Shelf Primer)
    · Cut Shelf Paper to fit shelf
    · Place Kiln Shelf Supports, Shelf and Shelf Paper into Kiln

Step 2 - Position Glass:  Using just a tiny spec of Elmer's™ Glue , position each pumpkin.  Make sure not to position too close to edges.

Step 3 - Add Decorative Embellishment to Glass:  Use Glass Painter's Medium, squeeze a couple of rings around the outer edges.  Using a clean finger, smooth it out to the edged and then randomly push your finger in and out toward the center in an irregular pattern, being careful not to touch the pumpkins or get too close.

Then place clear circle on a paper plate or paper towel and generously sprinkle black frit over the areas containing the painter's medium.  Lightly press the press to encourage it to stick.  Let dry for 30 minutes.

Turn clear base upside down and tap lightly on the back side to allow loose frit to drop off.  Touch up with more medium if needed in any blank areas and repeat.  Then gather the loose frit and pour back into container.

DECAL: Soak the decal for 25 to 45 seconds and slide if off onto the surface of the Pumpkins.  Make sure to smooth out any air bubbles.  Let the decal dry for at least 30 minutes, best over night.

Step 4  - Place into Kiln: Using Fingers around outer edges of the fusible glass project or better yet wear latex gloves, pick up and place the project on the kiln shelf paper/shelf.   Leave a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm) space between each project to ensure they do not touch and fuse together.

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

Step 5 - Slump  Fused Project (optional): To create an unusual flared edge to your plate, place it on the sushi mold and follow the Slump Schedule.

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

Note: If you do not get a full slump, you can ramp up another 5 degrees (never more than 20 degrees more) and never hold more than 20 minutes at any temperature.

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  and it is ready to use.

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