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Fused Glass Bracelet Jewelry, Free Fusible Glass Project

Fused Glass Jewelry
Dichroic Glass Bracelet

Materials List:

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Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96

COE 90 Materials List:
Fusible Dichroic Glass You pick colors you desire

Item# 90402 (Qty 1) Clear Strip from 4 x 4 square

COE 96 Materials List:
Fusible Dichroic Glass You pick colors you desire

Item# 96402 (Qty 1) Clear Strip from 4 x 4 square

JEWELRY FINDING:
Item# 42004 Gold Bracelet

FUSING SUPPLIES:
Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot
Item# 41247 Pony Tail Barrette Slumper Mold

Glass Supplies & Tools:
Item# 41207 Triolyse Glue

· Elmer's™ Glue 
· 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: Cut Glass
Cut 3 pieces of clear glass and dichroic glass 1/2 inch x 1 inch
Cut 4 pieces of clear glass and dichroic glass 3/4 inch x 1 inch

· Step 2 - Preparation
· Grind each corner. This will make the corners round when fired, producing a more finished look. Clean the glass pieces 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

· Step 3: Glue each piece of dichroic glass to each matching size of clear glass using a small drop of  Elmer's™ Glue to hold them in position.

Tip:  It is important to note that you need to make sure to touch all glass pieces by the outer edges when gluing 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 

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: 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  and it is ready to use. Use abrasives on any rough edges you need to smooth.  If you do find you need to do a lot of abrasive or use a grinder you may need to refire the finished piece to polish the edges. 
· Step 7: Slump Fuse: Slumping is an important part of the fit and finishing for the bracelet as the pieces curve around the wrist. Position "Only" each piece of 1/2 inch x 1 inch glass in the center of the pony tail slump mold. Make sure the 1/2 inch pieces are side by side and they are straight.  Use the below firing schedule to slump

SMALL/MEDIUM PROJECTS  ·  SLUMP

Process Temp/Min Desired Temp Soak Temp Action
Increase/Temp   15°F/ 7°C 1,000°F / 538°C 1 Min. Remove Vent
Increase/Temp   Full Speed 1,430°F / 777°C 10+ or 10- Min.  Observe
Flash/Cool Highest Speed 1,100°F / 593°C 0 Min. Open & Close Lid
Hold/Temp   5°F/ 3°C 955°F / 513°C 30 min. Hold Fire
Decrease/Temp   3°F/ 2°C 750°F / 400°C 1 min. DO NOT LOOK
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 8: Adding Jewelry Findings

This project uses a Gold Bracelet Jewelry Bail. Using Triolyse and glue each piece of 1/2 inch x 1 inch glass across 2 of the bracelet solid circles, making sure the links can be seen to either side.  Glue the 3/4 inch x 1 inch glass pieces on a single solid circle, alternating between each of the longer pieces. 


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