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Fused
Glass Cowrie Shell Tile
Materials
List:
· Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96
Sheets & Scrap
Fusible Glass
4 Inch X 4 Inch
COE 90 
Item#
90402
COE 96
Item#
96402
Fusible Glass Supplies
Glass Frit (for
color)
COE 90 (Pick
your colors and mix)
Item
# 41030
Blue
Item
# 41034
Jade Green
Item
# 41108
Medium Blue
Item
# 41128
White
COE 96 (Pick
your colors and mix)
Item
# 41030
Blue
Item
# 41034
Jade Green
Item
# 41108
Medium Blue
Item
# 41128
White Other
Materials
· Copper Sheet .005 gauge 6 inch x 6 inch
Item#
41220 Optional
for use as a coaster
· Surface Guards / Self Adhesive Vinyl Bumpers
Item#
42021
FUSING
SUPPLIES:
Item#
42017
Shelf
Paper 1 square foot
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Stylus or pencil to create indentations in the brass sheet
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Kiln Wash or Hi-fire shelf paper
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Elmers White Glue
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Rubbing Alcohol, Dish Washing Liquid
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Cloth with very little lint
Small Fused Project step-by-step instructions:
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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.
· 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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Break Glass Noodles into small pieces to fit and set aside
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Step 2: Cut Copper Sheet
Cut the shell out of the copper sheet
using scissors. Use a stylus or pencil tip make indentations on the copper
to create textured desired. Use tiny drops of glue to position
the shell.
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Step 3: Add
frit
Sprinkle bottom glass with frit colors of your choice
brush off of copper shell. The
goal is to create an under water look. The added benefit
of the frit is to provide paths for the air to escape or
to create bubble depending upon how much is used and its
position does not allow escape routes out to the edges. Place
a clear glass on top.
Tip: 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.
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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.
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Step 5 - Kiln Firing Process- Full Fuse
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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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Step 6 - Prepare Fused Project
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,
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Step 7: Optional - Apply Surface Guards
Clean Glass & if using as a coaster, attach surface guards to the back of the glass
tile in each corner.
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