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Large Glass Celtic Cross
Fusible Glass Project

(See Glass Tips & Tricks section: How to use Fusible Glass Decals)

Materials List for COE 90 & 96:

COE 90:
Item# 27109 (Qty 2) Large 3 x 4 inch Clear Cross

COE 96:
Item# 96109 (Qty 2) Large 3 x 4 inch Clear Cross

FUSING SUPPLIES:
Decals: Hi Fire
Item# 41222 Gold Celtic 2
or
Item# 41215 Platinum Celtic 2 (This is what we used for this project)

FUSING SUPPLIES:
For Hanging:
Item# 41181 High Temperature Wire #17
or
Item# 41317 Glass Hanger, Nickel Plated Bail
and Item# 41207 Triolyse Glue

Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot

STAINED GLASS SUPPLIES (optional):
Item# 42000 Large Suction Cup

Other Materials:
Cold Polishing - (one of the following)
· Grinder 
· Abrasive Stone 
· Diamond Nail File
· 3M™ Diamond Coated Sanding Sponges

Clean Up Supplies:

· Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Detergent
· Cloth with very little lint (old T-shirt)

SMALL: FREE FUSED GLASS PROJECT
Step-By-Step Instructions & Glass How To information

Step 1: 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: 
    · Apply Kiln Wash (Shelf Primer) to shelf and mold
    · Cut Shelf Paper to fit shelf
    · Place Kiln Shelf Supports, Shelf and Shelf Paper into Kiln

Note: Decide how you will hang your glass pieces to determine if you should cut a piece of hi fire wire wire to create a U shape loop to place behind the the glass during firing or if you are going to glue a glass bail after firing.

Step 3: Final Layer of Glass - Take the second cross and place on top of the cross with the decals.  Using a tiny spec of Elmer's glue on the 4 outer edges, position cross to match up and then let sit to dry about 10 minutes.

Note:  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 from your fingers when using decals.

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.  

Note: I f using a U shape High Temp wire to hang, place it under the glass on the shelf and place a small piece of thin fire paper over the exposed end of the loop so the Glass will not fuse fuse over it and only bond to the straight ends.  Leave a minimum of 1/2" (13 mm) space between each project to ensure they do not touch and fuse together.

Step 5: Kiln Firing Process- Full Fuse 

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

Tip: This project used HIGH FIRE Glass Platinum Decal. Ramp up your kiln slowly while vented, until your reach 1,000 °F, then close your kiln and fire until temperature reaches 1,325 to 1,440 °F.  Ramping slowly is much better than a quick fire to allow plenty of time for burn off and venting.  Then turn off kiln and leave the kiln sit unopened until the next day so your project has had plenty of time to anneal back to room 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. Use abrasives on any rough edges you need to smooth.

NOTE: If using a glue on bail to hang the glass, clean glass and dry.  Attach the glass hanger finding to the top backside of the glass precut using the Triolyse glue.  Maximum strength is reached after 6 hours.
(Read the Tips & Tricks for using Triolyse Glue)

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