Mica Coasters - Tutorial

Published: Thu, 05/09/24

Updated: Thu, 05/09/24

Avoiding bubbles with Mica - Mica Coasters Tutorial

Avoiding Bubbles when Fusing with Mica - Mica Coasters Tutorial

Mica is an inclusion, so it will hold your fused glass layers apart in the kiln during fusing. How can you potentially eliminate bubbles?? I ran some tests to see what would work and what things to keep an eye on when fusing. Check it out and see if it's helpful to your process.

Mica Bundle Offer

Today through 5/13/2024, buy a Mica Flakes Bundle and get 1 Mica Shapes set and 1 Large Stencil set included!

Mica shapes are randomly selected. Offer applies globally, non U.S. orders will be shipped through etsy as custom orders upon request. Expires 5/13/24. No coupon code necessary, while supplies last. Reply to this email to request an etsy listing.

Mica Bundle

Copper Mica Sheets

Sheets of copper mica to punch shapes, cut, or crumble to custom sizes

$9.00

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Mica Sample Kit

8 colors of superfine commercially made mica, plus bottles and instructions.

$30.00

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Mica With Stencils Tutorial

Tutorial for adding mica flakes to fused glass projects using stencils

Adding Mica to Fused Glass Tutorial

Tutorial for adding mica to fused glass using commercial mica.

Nichrome Wire and Loops

Nichrome wire is excellent for fusing in glass. This is a selection of my favorite sizes for all types of projects from jewelry to yard art. This tutorial shares tips for fusing with nichrome as well as what size to use for which project.

Nichrome Wire and Loop bundle

Five different gauges of nichrome wire and premade loops for a variety of fusing projects

$42.00

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Looking for a specific size of wire or loops, click here to see all sizes

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DIY Mold Making Workshop

Annual mold making workshop. Come to the shop and make your own custom mold or texture tiles. Workshop includes 10 lbs of white clay, firings, and use of all my tools. $125 per person, May 25, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Fused Glass Jewelry Class - NEW DATES - Now on TUESDAY!

Fused glass jewelry for folks with some or no fusing experience. This class is designed to give a broad experience of making all kinds of fused glass jewelry using a variety of techniques. Class fees: Class is $275 + $50 materials fee for a total of $325 per person. Materials fee includes all findings, glass, firings and sales tax.

Intro to Fusing Class

Intro to Glass Fusing

June 20 – July 18, Thursday evenings 6:30 – 9 p.m.

Fusing for folks with little or no experience. This is a four week class that explores fusing with recycled glass for 2 weeks, and fusing with fusible art glass for 2 weeks. Designed to give students a solid background in glass fusing science and theory, no matter what type of glass they choose to specialize in later. Class is limited to 8 students.

Class fees: Class is $275 + $50 materials fee for a total of $325 per person. Materials fee includes all materials, glass and firings.

Intermediate Glass Fusing

Sept 12 – Oct 3, 2024, Thursday evenings 6:00 – 9 p.m.

This class is for students who have had an Intro to Fusing class, either with Jodi or another instructor. We will continue to build our glass fusing skills with larger and more complex projects over 4 weeks of class. 2 Weeks of fusing with recycled glass, and 2 weeks with System 96 Class is limited to 8 students.

Class fees: Class is $275 + $50 materials fee for a total of $325 per person. Materials fee includes all materials, glass and firings.

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Bottle Bottom Molds - Sale

I'm taking a break from mold making to work on some other projects. See what's left in stock at sale prices. Don't worry, molds will be back with new designs and old favorites later in the year!