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Fused Glass Cross Bookmark

Materials List:

· Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96

Cross:
COE 90 
Item# 27140 
Qty (3 Clear, 1 White, 1 Black)

COE 96
Item# 96140
Qty (3 Clear, 1 White, 1 Black)

Other Materials:

Brass Bookmark  41232
LOW FIRE 22k Gold Decal - Christian  41123

JEWELRY FINDINGS:
Drop Loop Item# 41209 (Gold) 

Glass Supplies & Tools:
Triolyse Adhesive  Item# 41207

FUSING SUPPLIES:
Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot

· 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)

· Step 1:  Preparation
· To keep from breaking the precut pieces of glass, remove them from the package using an x-acto knife

· 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

· Make sure each piece of glass is evenly positioned on top of each other and let sit for a few minutes.

· Step 3: 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.

· 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.   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

Some people like to use a squeegee but if you use too much water the decal may slide around (if yes blot with the corner of a paper towel). You can also use the side of your tooth pick to smooth out the decal. Let dry completely, over night is preferable, before the final firing. Even the smallest amount of moisture can steam the decal from the glass surface, resulting in a partial transfer.

Step 7: Firing Glass Decal on Cross
This project used the GOLD LOW FIRE Glass Decals. Ramp up your kiln slowly while vented, until your reach 1,000 °F, then close your kiln and fire until temperature reaches 1,075 to 1,140 °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 

HOT GLASS TIPS (for Decals):
 
- Keep your decals stored in a dry place on their side and not on top of one another.
- Keep your Hi Fire Glass Decals and your Low Fire Glass Decals separately stored, perhaps in well marked envelopes.
- Mark each envelop with the colors/types as well. Example: Gold - Low Fire Glass Decals, Platinum - High Fire Glass Decals, etc. 

Step 8: Attach Cross to Brass Bookmark
Spread open the jump ring attached to the bookmark. Attach the oval drop loop with Triolyse glue to the cross.  Make sure the glass is clean and dry and when placing it on the center, back side, and hold in position for 2 minutes.  Maximum strength is reached after 6 hours.

Using the flat size of your pliers, squeeze and close the jump ring so that no gaps appear.  

Repeat for each cross.

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