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Fused Glass Project - Making a Three-Tier Dessert Tray

This Project was inspired by a lovely afternoon tea I had with my daughter.

All the glass I use is Bullseye.

The items I used:

Hardware: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0936LLB2Q?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1

Sticky Feet: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08MDW52SC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1

Enamels: https://www.uniqueglasscolors.com/categories.php

You can purchase the image for the corner here: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/2rqncptzqrigxz9hqsj26da1ce55g7

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Fused Glass Project - Making Freeze and Fuse Christmas Tree Earrings

A perfect project for the holiday season! This fused glass earrings are fun to make and are great offerings are holiday Markets.

All the glass I use is Bullseye.

The items I used:

Tree Mold: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FPY16YZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Glass Star Beads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08GY5M2YL/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

Nichrome Wires: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081SFJ66D/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Glass Paint: https://www.michaels.com/product/12-pack-decoart-glass-paint-MP622523

The earrings can be found in my shop here: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/0g5fnwssi2hkmkfw8tvghq79rabhf3

If you would like to see more of my work please have a look at my shop and follow me on Instagram or Facebook!

Shop: https://www.gscreationshandmade.com/

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Fused Glass Project - Making a Springtime Flower Bowl

Spring has sprung and outdoor markets are popping up! This is a simple project that walks you through creating a flower-shaped bowl using stainless steel draping molds. I will walk you through creating the stencil for the project and preparing the stainless steel bowls for draping.

All the glass I use is Bullseye.

These items can be found in my shop here:

Small Flower Bowl: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/small-flower-bowl

Large Flower Bowl: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/large-flower-bowl

If you would like to see more of my work please have a look at my shop and follow me on Instagram or Facebook!

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Fused Glass Project - Making a Tie Dye Nightlight

Hello friends! Sorry for the the long delay between uploads. Lots going on right now.

I hope you enjoy this newest offering. I'll be showing you how to make a tie dye nightlight.

All glass used is Bullseye Glass.

Nightlights and clips purchased here:

- Light: https://www.slumpys.com/Warm-Glass-Supplies/Glass-Lighting-Supplies_2/Night-Light-Base-with-Bulb

-Clip: https://www.slumpys.com/Warm-Glass-Supplies/Glass-Lighting-Supplies_2/Solid-Brass-Spring-Bracket

You can find the nightlights here in my shop: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/tie-dye-nightlights

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Fused Glass Project - Making a Tapestry Style Bowl

Using stringers and ribbons I'm creating a pattern that gives the illusion that the glass is woven like a tapestry. All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE. If you would like to see more of my work please have a look at my shop and follow me on Instagram or Facebook! Shop: https://www.gscreationshandmade.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gscreations_handmade/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gscreations

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Fused Glass Project - Making a Hanging Planter

It's been a while since I uploaded a video but I hope you enjoy this project. We are using fiber paper once more to create some great shapes and pieces. This piece features 3 vessels that are strung together to create a unique piece of art to embellish your home.

All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE.

If you would like to see more of my work please have a look at my shop and follow me on Instagram or Facebook!

Shop: https://www.gscreationshandmade.com/

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Fused Glass Project - Kiln Carving... with a Twist! Making Ornaments

This project uses the kiln carving technique. Kiln carving can have a wide range of uses and this project can easily be adapted for other items. These ornaments can be made rather quickly and are sellers at Craft Fairs or Art Shows.

All the glass used here is Bullseye COE90

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Fused Glass Project - Making a Spooky Halloween Candle Holder Using the Freeze and Fuse Method

This candle holder took a long time to make but it was a lot of fun. I used a method call "freeze and fuse" to create the 3D elements such as the tombstones, pumpkin, owl, and bats. I realize that this video is a little late to be able to make the project for Halloween but the elements could be changed up for any holiday or design.

All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE.

The item can be found in my shop here: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/spooky-halloween-candle-holder

I forgot to add the firing schedules in the video so I've attached them here:

Freeze & Fuse Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1In_o92w8LBuunbPRcOcDFwmQsp_RhQFX/view?usp=sharing Powder Fuse Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15qaRS-9gAaGdiN_qlI9qeK7rEZ4rrPpw/view?usp=sharing Tack Fuse Schedule (was too hot): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VqfLAb-xu9PrZcPJwyFo_iYsYiGdpf_o/view?usp=sharing Draping Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bovyE7w5Q9mmLOfSmUxDBcPlpeZOFA75/view?usp=sharing

Here are some of the items I used:

Molds:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DHHHSMG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LZJFATC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Vitrigraph Stringers:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/jlglass

Draping mold:

https://www.slumpys.com/Sales/Organic-Curve-Drape-Mold

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Fused Glass Project - Making Flowerpot Garden Gnomes

These fused glass gnomes are a fun little addition to your flowerpots. They stand at 5” tall “above ground” and have a 3” spike that goes into the dirt. They feature fun floral details and each gnome is unique. All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE.

The Cricut file can be found here: https://design.cricut.com/landing/project-detail/6136c56db492cc0001969e45

The item can be found in my shop here: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/flowerpot-garden-gnomes

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Using Pattern Bars in Your Designs

In this video I show you how to create a pattern bar and use it in your design. Here I show you a specific design using various types of frit but pattern bars are very versatile and can be made in very different ways.

All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE. This piece can be found here in my shop: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/p/retro-vibes

If you would like to see more of my work please have a look at my shop and follow me on Instagram!

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***GIVEAWAY*** Making Circle Without Cutting a Circle

I don't enjoy cutting circles and often break them. Here is a project where we can make something circular without actually having to cut a circle! GIVEAWAY: The piece featured in this video will be shipped to a lucky winner. Watch the video for all the details. All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE.

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Making a Mosaic Style Sun Catcher

This sun catcher, or wall art is made in a mosaic style. It features transparent and opalescent glass and creates beautiful colors in a window. This is a great project for using up scrap pieces.

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Using Pressed Elements in a Project & When Things Don’t Go as Planned

Sometimes things don't go quite as planned and we have to learn to adjust. There were two issues that happened in this project. The first one made me change my original design but I find it actually improved what I had in mind. The second was a much larger issue and will be addressed in another video.

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Using an Unusually Shaped Slumping Mold - Pride Month Project

In this project I show you how I deal with slumping molds that have uncommonly shaped cavities or indentations. I made these dishes in support of the LGBTQ+ community and all proceeds will be donated to The Trevor Project (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/). This charity provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youths. All the glass I use is Bullseye 90 COE.

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Making a Bowl Using Color Displacement

I called this piece Peacock Stingray. This fused glass bowl has an unusual name because the glass color is peacock blue but the spots that were created using color displacement remind me of a stingray. This bowl can be used as a serving dish or a decorative element.

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Making a fused glass tea candle holder

This is a very versatile and quick project. It's a great way to use up pieces of scrap glass left over from other projects. I made two variations which I call Fire and Ice. These piece can be found here in my shop: https://www.gscreationshandmadejewelry.com/all-items/all-glass/candle-holders

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