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Glass Dove & Gold Heart
Free Fusible Glass Project
(See
Glass Tips & Tricks section:
How to use Fusible Glass Decals)
Materials
List: for COE 90 or COE 96
COE 90:
Qty 1
Item#
27111 3 inch Clear Heart
Qty 1
Item#
27135 Dove, Small
COE
96:
Qty 1
Item# 96111 3 inch Clear Heart
Qty 1
Item#
96135 Dove, Small
Jewelry Findings:
Gold Or Silver tone to match Decal Choice:
Qty
1
Item#
41115 Small
Silver Tone
Qty
1 Item#
41116 Small Gold Tone
FUSING
SUPPLIES:
Fusible Decals: Hi Fire Gold Or Platinum Fiber:
Item#
41127 Platinum
Item#
41126 Gold
Fusible Glass Supplies:
Item#
42017
Shelf
Paper 1 square foot
Item#
41207
Triolyse
Glue
OTHER SUPPLIES:
· Elmer's™ Glue
· Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Detergent
· Cloth with very little lint (old T-shirt)
Small Fused Project step-by-step instructions:
Clean Up Supplies:
· Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Detergent
· Cloth with very little lint (old T-shirt)
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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 decal: Place Heart on backside of decal, trace
and cut out.
· Clean & Prep Kiln:
· Apply Kiln Wash (Shelf Primer)
· Cut Shelf Paper to fit shelf
· Place Kiln Shelf Supports, Shelf
and Shelf Paper into Kiln
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Step 2: Prepare Project for Decal
· Take the Decal cutout
and soak in distilled water for 20 to 30
seconds. Slide and apply to the glass heart, top side.
(Read the Glass Tips
& Tricks for application)
Let dry for at least 20 minutes before moving piece.
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Step 3: Prepare Glass
· Take the Glass Dove pieces, place a
tiny dot of Elmer's glue on the edges, bottom side, of the
dove. Position and let dry for at least 10 minutes before moving piece.
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Step 4: Place into Kiln Using Fingers around outer edges
of the fusible glass project or wear latex
gloves, pick up (supporting the hat 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.
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Step 5: Kiln Firing Process- Full Fuse
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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 |
20 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
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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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Step 6: Adding Jewelry Findings
Attach
the glass
hanger finding to the top backside of heart using the Triolyse glue. Make sure the
glass is clean and dry and when placing it on the center,
back side. Maximum strength is reached after 6
hours. (Read
the Tips & Tricks for using Triolyse Glue)
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