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Vidro asked: Does it matter what shape you start with to get the round pendent cabs? What about long ovals, and teardrop shapes? For round shapes, I use square pieces. Rectangles will turn somewhat oval, triangles will approximate a teardrop shape. You may need to experiment with sizes. Also, this w...

I only make fused glass jewelry. I frequently ramp the kiln at 1500 per hour, with no problems at all, to either the glass or the shelf. After soaking at the appropriate temp, I crash cool the kiln to about 1050, and simply close the kiln and let it cool to room temp. I've been doing this for over f...

Cynthia...

Those are so gorgeous they dragged me right out of lurk mode

How did you get those textural patterns on the glass? (If this is a really basic question, or has been covered, just direct me to the place in the archives)

Thanks!

JoanB

I find the key to successfully glueing projects is not so much which glue you use, but WHERE you put it. I use a tiny dab, on a toothpick, and put it as close to the edge of the glass that is being glued as possible. This prevents bubbles and residue being trapped under the glass after firing. JoanB