Worldly Visions Fused Glass

This is an example of merging torchworked elements  (all the squigglies and lines) with cut glass to create a plate.  It’s approximately 10″ x 10″.

Here’s how.

1.  Using my torch (oxy + propane), I use Bullseye color glass rods to create the shapes (”elements”).

2.  All the elements are annealed to ensure no fractures ruin my fun.

3.  Elements are arranged on top of a 6mm cut square of clear glass and fused in a kiln.

4.  While awaiting the progeny of the elements/clear glass union, I cut the 4 triangular glass pieces - hopeful that I’ve measured enough times before cutting to yield a good fit.

5.  The elements+clear glass fused piece is placed in the middle of the 4 corners and another piece of clear glass is cut to overlay the entire piece.

6.  The assembled work is placed in the kiln to be fired (fused together).

Yeah! The cuts worked great! Now for creating the nice plate shape instead of just having a nice flat piece. Let’s see…among my MANY molds awaits the perfect plate mold for this project. Yes, here it is.

7.  Place the fused, flat almost-plate on the concave mold and move both to the kiln. We only want it to slump to fit the shape of the mold,  so we program the controller for a slump…and AWAY WE GO!

After a good long cool to room temperature,  we can inspect and clean our new plate.

See what I mean? This is incredible fun.

I hope you paid close attention. There may be a quiz!

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