Coral with Frit and Vitrigraph Stringers

Coral with Frit and Vitrigraph Stringers

by | Dec 28, 2017 | Custom Design, Inspiration, Product Information

All you need is some Wissmach Glass Frit and a few vitrigraph stringers in a variety of thicknesses.

How To Steps

  1. Place a piece of Papyros Paper on a kiln shelf. I used a small 6″ x 6″ Kaiser Lee Board shelf. 
  2. Now you can lay out a fan like design with your stringers
  3. Fill in the gaps with clear glass frit. I used Wissmach 96-01 in medium and fine about 2 layers thick
  4. Fire your Coral with this one segment firing schedule.
  5. Fire up as fast as possible (Full)  to 1400°F (760°C) and hold for :10. Observe for desired result. Let it cool to room temperature on its own. 

A Creative Time at the Fuse It Studio

A Creative Time at the Fuse It Studio

by | Nov 20, 2017 | Custom Design, General Information, Inspiration, Workshops and Classes

Last week Lindsey and Chase booked a private session to create their “Love Lamp” with my help and a few minor design suggestions. Both never had made anything in kiln formed glass before, but like to share their creativity with each other.

They definitely wanted to keep the luminescent shine on the Wissmach dark blue glass and the black clear Wissmach Prisma glass. In the first firing I took the kiln up to 1410° F with a 12 minute hold time. The Papyros Paper™ protected the luminescetn coating nicely without leaving a trace behind.

My next concern was the drape firing. I placed the pre-fused rectangle without the Papyros Paper™ cover on a 6″ high stack of Kaiser Lee Board to bend one side down in a 90° angle.

This time I fired the kiln to 1180°F and hold  10 minutes using the smape pieces of Papyros Paper™ a second time to cover the luminescent glass with great success as you can see in the image below.

Join me in the Studio and Create Your Own Interior Glass Elements

Join me in the Studio and Create Your Own Interior Glass Elements

by | Apr 6, 2017 | Custom Design, General Information

Have you always wanted to add your own personal touch to your home, garden or work space? Here is your opportunity to do it in one of the most modern and precious materials.

One of our specialties here at The Fuse It Studio in Cape Coral, FL is to offer you the chance to create your own glass elements. 

You can choose from a variety of projects and ideas.

  • Table Tops                  
  • Mirror Frames
  • Cabinet Doors and Door Inserts  
  • Table Decor and Dinner Ware    
  •  Back Splashes
  • Sculptures and Yard Art                   –
  • Ceiling Lights and Lamps

We have a vast variety of glass and glass colors available for your project. You can come by yourself or with a partner, child (at least 11 years old), parent or friend.

Petra will help you to realize your project in every step of the way. You will benefit from her 20 years of experience both as an artist and an instructor.

Come and work in a professional kiln glass studio and enjoy the power of your creativity. The price will be determined by the size and complexity of your project. It can run anywhere from $150 up to $500 or even higher. It all depends on how ambitious you are.

Please contact me via e mail to discuss the details.