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Dragon fly Heart Pendant
Fused Glass Jewelry
(See
Glass Tips & Tricks section:
How to use Fusible Glass Decals)
Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96
COE 90:
Item#
90209 (Black & Clear)
1 1/4 inch Heart
COE 96: Item#
96209 (1 Black & 1 Clear)
1 1/4 inch Heart
Glass Jewelry
Finding:
Item#
42057
Gold Bail
FUSING SUPPLIES:
Item#
41403
Gold Glass Sparkle Paint
Item#
41416 22k Gold Low Fire Dragon flies Decal
Item#
41377
Paint Sifter
Item#
41340
Fuser's Glue
Item#
42017
Shelf
Paper 1 square foot
Item#
41207
Triolyse
Glue
· Dental Floss Ribbon not string
· Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Detergent
· Cloth with very little lint (old T-shirt)
· Cold Polishing - (one of the following)
· Grinder
· Abrasive Stone
· Diamond Nail File
· 3M™ Diamond Coated Sanding Sponges
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 & Metal Inclusion using Alcohol or Dish Washing
Detergent. Then dry and set aside on a clean piece of
paper or cardboard.
· Trace black glass heart onto back of decal. Cut
out and set aside.
· 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: Adding Glass Sparkle Paint
Coat Black Heart with Fuser's Glue and then sprinkle the gold sparkle paint
over the entire surface of the glass using the
Paint Sifter. When Fuser's Glue had almost
dried, pull the strips of dental floss straight up and
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Step 3: 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.
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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
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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 4: Add Decal
Clean glass and dry. Soak
dragon fly decal in water for 20 seconds. Slide onto
surface of clear glass and smooth out any air.
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Step 5: 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.
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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 6: Adding Bail
Clean glass, 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)
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