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Fused Glass Cuff Links
Sterling Silver Plated Cuff Link base with pad & Glass Cabochon
Free Fusible Glass Project
Materials
List: for COE 90 or COE 96
COE 90:
Item#
96728 -
Dichroic Scrap Glass
(We used a transparent)
COE
96:
Item#
96728 -
Dichroic Scrap Glass
(We used a transparent)
JEWELRY
FINDING:
Item#
33236 (2 Cuff Links, Sterling Silver Plated)
FUSING
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
Cut Qty 4 at 3/4 inch square pieces of Dichroic Scrap
Glass and lightly grind corners of each glass squares to
remove pointed corners only.
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)
Cut Shelf Paper to fit shelf
Place Kiln Shelf Supports, Shelf
and Shelf Paper into Kiln
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Step 2: Assemble glass
Place 2 squares of glass on top of each other with the
Dichroic side up and put a tiny spec of Elmer's glue to
hold them in place, repeat for second set. Let dry
completely and then set clear cap on top.
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Step 3: Place into Kiln Using Fingers around outer edges
of the fusible glass project or 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.
Step 4: Kiln Firing Process- Tack 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 |
Click here for Tips & Tricks for Cone equivalency to Glass Firing temperatures
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Step 5: Adhere Jewelry Finding
Clean glass and cuff link pad to remove any oils, dry and apply Triolyse glue to bail and
position on back of glass, centered. The glue with reach
it's maximum strength in 6 hours.
(Read
the Tips & Tricks for using Triolyse Glue)
Clean with rubbing alcohol. Do not resize ring
multiple time to avoid metal fatigue or breakage. |
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