Online Class – Register today for free access!

Online Class – Register today for free access!

by | Aug 2, 2021 | General Information, Inspiration, Tutorials

Dear fellow Glass Artists! You might remember last fall’s glass symposium where I taught as one of the “Curious Mondo” Instructors.  Right after it, I was invited to teach a three-day class.  Yes, it is online and in true Curious Mondo style, you will be able to watch it for free during its first introduction from all over the world. While we are live, you can ask your questions via chat and I will be available during the class time to answer them.  Even if you don’t have the time to watch all of it, try to log in a few times and see if it might be of interest to you. During the live session, you will get the chance to purchase the class at a discounted price. You’ll find all the information you need on that site, so I won’t keep you any longer.  See you in the chat on Monday.  Live and Free*: Aug 30-Sept 1, 2021!
from 11:00am-2pm EDT
(8-11am PT, 9-12pm MT, 10-1pm CT,
3-6pm GMT, 4-7pm BST) https://www.curiousmondo.com/fused-glass-curves-free    

 

Kinetic Arch by Petra Kaiser
Quilt Dish

Quilt Dish

by | Mar 4, 2021 | Inspiration, Tutorials

Yes, it is this time of the year again. You’ll find another article in the spring issue of Glass Pattern Quarterly. The slide show below is a companion to my article which gives you more insight into the Kaiser Lee Board mold-making process. As always, have fun and enjoy your creativity! petra
Cocktail Dish Mold

Dessert Plate for Dough-less Fruit Tart

by | May 1, 2020 | General Information, Tutorials

These Dessert Dishes are ideal for a Dough Less Tart.

Under the fruits is just a layer of whipped cream or mousse o chocolate to hold the fruits in place. Sprinkle with some nuts and add a little more cream on top and voila – your fruit tart is done.

If you like to see how the plates are done, please watch the video below.

You only need a 6″ x 6″ x 1″ Kaiser Lee Board to create this beautiful reverse dish mold. If you are afraid of doing it yourself, we also offer a cutting service. Which we will wave with any order over $ 75.

Make Your Own Anti Devit Solution

Make Your Own Anti Devit Solution

by | Feb 29, 2020 | General Information, Product Information, Tutorials

Devitrification Solution

  Devitrification  will leave a crystalline (hazy) finish on the surface of your glass. You can either etch or sandblast the glass or you can try a Devitrification Spray. Pay special attention to the mixing directions – not following them can lead to ugly spots on your fired glass.
You do not need to worry about devitrification with Wissmach glass made for fusing. Those are labled COE 90 or COE 96.    
       Tested compatible logo 96   tested compatible 90 sticker  
But glass that is not made for fusing, like Wissmach regular Art Glass has a tendency to devitrify. In any case, you might have some around from your stained glass days, or you found some beautiful glass you could not resist to buy, than you can try to make something by fusing just the glass from the same sheet. And to avoid devit, make the solution below and follow the instructions.   

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 quart (4 cups) distilled water
  •  1/4 cup 20 “Mule Team Borax” (available at most grocery stores in the laundry detergent section)
  • 2 Tablespoons Fuse It Tack Film or other clean burning glass glue,

Materials:

  • 2 clean, water-tight, 1 quart (or larger) containers
(2 pack) 20 Mule Team Borax Detergent Booster & Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner, 65 Oz Box

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Mix all ingredients very well in one of the clean containers.  For best results, close container and shake vigorously. 
  2. Allow mixture to sit, undisturbed, overnight. 
  3. Some of the borax will settle in the bottom of the container.  Carefully pour the liquid into the second container.  Do not allow any of the settled borax into the second container. This leaves a small amount of liquid with the borax sediment in the first container. Discard the contents of the first container. 
  4. The solution in the second container is ready for use (see below).
  5. Simply brush (a haiku brush) or spray the solution evenly onto your glass.
  6. Let the spray dry before firing. A hair dryer can be used to speed this up.