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Dichroic Glass Snowflake Bracelet - Free Fused Glass Project

Dichroic Glass Snowflake Bracelet
Fused Glass Jewelry Project

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

Materials List for COE 90 & 96:

COE 90:
Item# 90501B Qty 1 Dichroic 1 1/2 inch Circle
or Item# 90502B
Item# 90176 Qty 1 Snowflake 1 1/4

COE 96:
Item# 96501B Qty 1 Dichroic 1 1/2 inch Circle
or Item# 96502B
Item# 96176 Qty 1 Snowflake 1 1/4

FUSING SUPPLIES:
Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot
Item# 41403 White Sparkle Paint
Item# 41340 Fuser's Glue
or
Item# 41402 Glass Paint Medium
Item# 41377 Paint Sifter
Item# 41207 Triolyse Glue

GLASS JEWELRY FINDINGS:
Item# 33212 (Silver)
Bracelet
 

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 & Finding:  using Alcohol or Dish Washing Detergent. Then dry and set aside on a clean piece of paper or cardboard. 

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

Step 2: Prepare Glass: 
Apply Fuser's Glue and center the Snowflake on the Dichroic Circle. Apply Fuser's Glue and center the Clear Circle over the Dichroic Circle and Snowflake.  Let dry for at least 10 minutes.

Step 3: Prepare Glass with Paint: 
Apply Fuser's Glue on the clear circle with a paint brush over the snow flake area only.  Using the Paint Sifter sprinkle white sparkle paint to desired thickness.  Use a dry paint brush and brush away any white sparkle that is not over the snowflake. Let dry for at least 10 minutes.
 

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.  

Step 5: Kiln Firing Process- Full Fuse 

SMALL PROJECTS  ·  FULL FUSE  ·  2 LAYERS

Process Temp/Min Desired Temp Soak Temp Action
Increase/Temp   30°F/ 18°C 1,000°F / 535°C 1 Min. Remove Vent
Increase/Temp   Full Speed 1,400°F / 815°C 10+ or 10- Min.  Observe
Flash/Cool Highest Speed 1,100°F / 590°C 0 Min. Open & Close Lid
Hold/Temp   5°F/ 3°C 955°F / 513°C 10 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

Step 6: Finish Project - Clean and dry the glass. Apply Triolyse glue to bail and position on back of the glass, positioning it carefully in the center or the corner. The glue will reach its maximum strength in 6 hours. 
(Read the Tips & Tricks for using Triolyse Glue)

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