A little background information for anyone unfamiliar with fusing with window glass before we get
started.
Terminology:
Float Glass: Also known as window glass. ‘Float’ refers to the manufacturing process,
where liquid glass is floated on a bed of liquid tin to give it a super smooth optically perfect surface. This is the pretty standard manufacturing method for window glass worldwide at this point.
Tin Side: The side of the float glass that was against the molten tin. There is a very thin tin coat on the
glass, not enough to see, but enough to affect fusing.
So, the never ending question is, what to do with the tin side, and does it make a difference? Let’s try some float (window) glass on molds and see what we see.
Materials:
Bronze 6mm float glass (windows from an office building)
Five sizes of nichrome wire loops and 10 ft rolls for all of your fusing project needs.
$42
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Stencils Set
Set of 12 large stencils for texture. Use with powders, mica, enamels. New old stock, limited quantities.
$20.00
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Stainless Steel Ribbon
Stainless steel ribbon for DIY molds and dams. 10 ft x 3/4"
$25
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Upcoming classes:
Intro to Fusing - Recycled and Fusible Art Glass
I've added a second session in May for people who are looking for a different set of dates.
May 18 - June 8, Thursday Evenings 6:30 - 9 p.m.
Intro to Fusing Class $325 all materials and firings included
The Thursday class has just one spot left, so I have opened up a May/June session! If you needed a different dates, or were on the
fence, this one is for you.
Beginning fusing class. This class is great fun, 2 weeks with recycled glass and 2 weeks with fusible art glass, so no
matter what path your glass journey takes, you have a solid foundation in glass theory and knowledge.
