One of my favorite ways to add pattern and color to float glass is using stamps and frit. I stamp the glass with embossing ink (very sticky) and then sift frit over it. The frit sticks to the ink, and into the kiln it goes.
I also like to make my own stamps, and frankly, the rubber stamp making sheets from the craft store are pretty awful.
I much prefer giant erasers from the school supply store:
The erasers are finer grained, more flexible, and easier to cut with an X-acto knife. The craft store rubber sheet is crumbly, difficult to cut and tends to rip.
Next weeks tutorial will be about making and using 2 part stamps on float glass.
We are excited to announce the Bee Mold and the Easter Bunny Mold are finished and ready to ship. You can order them on the
website anytime.
I'm also tickled to announce the first VIDEO tutorial on the website:
This one doesn't have a voiceover, but the next one will. Let me know what tutorial you'd like to see a video for next.
Have
a great weekend!
Jodi
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This necklace came about as a mix of regular kiln formed beads, and beads with nichrome loops. Add an all glass toggle closure and it’s just about perfect!
Welcome! This tutorial is the most basic method of making wine bottle drinking glasses. It requires no glass tools other than an inexpensive glass cutter.
