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Fused Glass Christmas Tree Ornament
Materials
List:
· Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96
· Fusible Glass 3 Inch
Christmas Tree
COE 90 
Item#
27107
COE 96
Item#
96107
· Glass Frit & More - Mardi Gras Pack of Mixed - Noodles
& Stringers
COE 90
Item# 41069
COE 96
Item# 41066
COE 90
Item#
41031 (dark green
opal frit)
COE 96
Item#
41045 (dark green
opal frit)
JEWELRY
FINDING:
Bail
Item#
41114 (Gold) or Item#
41113 (Silver)
Glass
Supplies & Tools:
Item#
41207
Triolyse
Glue
FUSING
SUPPLIES:
Item#
42017
Shelf
Paper 1 square foot
· 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:
Remove Glass. To keep from breaking the precut
pieces of glass, remove them from the package
using an X-acto knife.
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Step 2 - 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 3: Put Glass project together
· Use Toothpick or plastic Cocktail fork to put 3
"tiny"
drops of glue and place noodles as you like for
decoration onto tree
· Cut small 1/4 inch squares, 2 each for each color you
wish to have a Christmas ball on the tree (you can use
mosaic nippers as well). Using a tiny drop of glue place
the first layer and then alternate the second layer
instead of stacking them as a square. This
alternating positions of the 2 layers will allow the glass
to puddle and form the colored ball when brought to a full
fuse.
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Step 4: 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.
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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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Step 6 - 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 7 - 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.
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Step 8: Finish Project
Clean
glass, dry and select Jewelry Bail color (Gold or
Silver). Apply Triolyse glue to bail and position on
back of glass, centered. It is best to wait 24 hours
for a solid cure and more strength before hanging.
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