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Monday 20 February 2012

Fused Glass

Fused glass heart
Green and orange
A few weeks ago Pickle-Lily and I went to Connies to take part in a fused glass workshop. We had a super Sunday afternoon cutting coloured glass and then using drops of superglue to fix it to clear glass. The glue is temporary as when the glass is fired it melds together and all the sharp edges become smooth. P and I made hearts for Valentines or Mothering Sunday, and rectangles where we could be creative.

Rainbow
Careful cutting
We loved doing this, it was simple and very effective, but sadly we can not afford a kiln.
During the week I will be visiting all the other blogs other at Wendy's for Handmade Monday . Thank-you to Wendy for my brilliant dishwasher sign - I'll show you that another time.
Jo x


Placing the glass carefully
P.S. We have discovered that we are coming up to our first birthday and to 100 posts so watch out for a giveaway!
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17 comments:

  1. Wendy20 February 2012 at 02:25

    That looks like a really exciting thing to do - I'd love to have a go! You're welcome re the dishwasher sign! x

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  2. Polly Polkadot20 February 2012 at 02:41

    We were just talking about glass fusing this weekend. OH wondered what temp it melts at.

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  3. Anonymous20 February 2012 at 03:24

    I love the "rainbow" fused glass. It must look really beautiful in the window with the sun shining through it.

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  4. Christmas Pie Crafts20 February 2012 at 04:05

    Oooh, how pretty are these. Bet they look lovely when the sun catches them. Hope you have a good week.

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  5. Highland Monkey's20 February 2012 at 05:54

    You look like you had such fun. I would love to do a work shop like this. Lovely makes.

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  6. Carolee Crafts20 February 2012 at 06:44

    Those are so pretty can just imagine with the light behind

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  7. Mrs Pink20 February 2012 at 06:54

    I love the effect that fused glass gives, how fantastic to have been able to make some of your own,

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  8. Unknown20 February 2012 at 07:56

    I love fused glass, it is always where I have to stop at Craft Fairs and I am always severely tempted :)

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  9. Stephen @ Soy of the North20 February 2012 at 14:46

    I love fused glass and would love to do some myself. The pieces you made look fantastic.

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  10. Made By Ewe21 February 2012 at 00:28

    I've always wondered how fused glass is done - your pieces look lovely

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  11. Jam Dalory21 February 2012 at 06:39

    What a great idea, it looks fun too and no experience necessary! Love the heart. x

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  12. Estelle Grace Tudor21 February 2012 at 06:44

    That looks really great. The heart came out beautifully and the rectangles have such lovely colours in them! x

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  13. Caroline Lovis (Redneedle)21 February 2012 at 09:42

    So so pretty, quite envious of you having a go at this

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  14. Emma (GirlAnachronismE)22 February 2012 at 02:55

    Looks like a fun afternoon, and I love the heart!

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  15. Your Friend Susie22 February 2012 at 16:12

    Well, I wish you lived closer, I have a kiln and would love someone to come and play melt glass with me! Love your fused glass pieces, isn't it fun? :)

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  16. Jan23 February 2012 at 12:20

    I'm only just starting to catch up with the week, time goes so quickly. I love the colours of the glass in the sunshine, I'd love to have a kiln, I may have to look around for a workshop in my area.

    Jan x

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  17. Sandra (Cherry Heart)7 March 2012 at 10:24

    That's pretty cool! I love the multicoloured one!

    Sandra x

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