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Fused Blue Glass Jewelry 
Dolphin Pendant 
Fusible Glass Project

(See Glass Tips & Tricks section: How to use Fusible Glass Decals)

· Materials List for COE 90 or COE 96

PENDANT:
COE 90  Item# 27134WH
              Item# 27134BL

COE 90  Item# 96134WH
              Item# 96134BL

JEWELRY FINDING:
Large Gold Bail  Item# 41114

· Fusible Glass Decals pick your pattern and Gold or Platinum.
We use the Sea Critters, Low Fire Decal 
Item# 41119

            Glass Decal Category

· Optional Scrap Dichroic small pieces instead of decals could also be used but only 1 firing to fuse the glass would be required.

FUSING SUPPLIES:
Item# 42017 Shelf Paper 1 square foot

Glass Supplies & Tools:
Item# 41207 Triolyse Glue

· 1 sq foot of Smooth Shelf Paper
· 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.

· 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

· Use Toothpick or plastic Cocktail fork to put a "tiny" drop of glue to adhere the Large Blue Glass Tear Drop to the white Base. (You do not need to use the glue but if you are making many pieces of fused glass jewelry at the same time it will make you life easier when moving or positioning them in the kiln.)

Tip: Position each piece of glass evenly on top of each other and let sit for a few minutes.

· Step 4: Prepare Project for Fusible Glass Decals
It is important to follow the instructions that come with your decals! Keeping you glass free of oil from your fingers is important.  Cut the decals leaving a little white edge.  Place in a small amount of clean water and using a pair of tweezers take the decal out of the water when it starts to curl.  Using a tooth pick, hold slide the decal of the paper back and position on the glass where you want it. It is important to remove any air from under the decal.  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 5: Firing your Fusible Glass Decals

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 6:  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 7: Kiln Firing Process- Full Fuse 

Click here for Tips & Tricks for Cone equivalency to Glass Firing temperatures

· Step 9: Adding Jewelry Findings

This project uses a Gold Jewelry Bail which is glued to the back of the pendant using Triolyse glue.  The earrings are are using Pierced Earring Discs glued with Triolyse glue and Earring Reinforce Discs.  Glass earrings can be heavier than most earrings.  A single layer glass will not necessarily require earring reinforce discs but 2 layers would require reinforce discs to keep the hearing laying nicely on the ear and not sagging.

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