Ready for the kiln - 2 projects

12 years ago

I only have an 8" kiln at home( that I bought at a rummage sale ) so I sign up for glass fusing at the senior center & use the big kilns. These are the 2 biggest things I've made --- they're all set to be melted :)

The 2 horses are irridized black that I cut out with my ring saw ....

The zebra has gaps that I added filler glass in , but once it's fired ,it'll all melt and it'll fill everything in.

Classes start in Sept. I can't wait !! :)

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hoosierquilt USDA 10A Sunset 23 Vista CA
12 years ago
Very pretty! Love the detail in the zebra.

Patty S.
brokenbitmosaics
12 years ago
Both of those are cool pieces! I wish somebody around here would have a fusing class, I'd be there in a heartbeat.
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texaswild
12 years ago
Good grief!!!!!!! You are so danged good w/that ring saw. I'm amazed at your skill. Those details on the horses are just amazing. And the BORDER. Girl! You're a real pro. Those projects are gonna be soooooooooooooo beautiful.
barbfrizzell1955
12 years ago
WOW! Amazing job cutting those out!
murraysmom Zone 6a OH
12 years ago
Another great couple of projects. You guys really rock over here!!

They are just beautiful and I look forward to seeing the finished product.
concretenprimroses
12 years ago
Wow! Amazing design and cutting skill.
Our senior center doesn't have such cool classes, I'm envious.
Kathy
Mags438
11 years ago
Wow, you are amazing with that ring saw!
loribee2
11 years ago
Lord, I didn't realize glass could be cut that precisely. I've heard it's hard to keep your tracing line on the glass because the water washes it off. What method do you use? I don't have a ring saw, but I keep eyeing them....
toomuchglass
Original Author
11 years ago
I use chapstick over my lines !!! I draw the lines with a fine tipped paint pen , when it's dry in A few minutes -- I rub chapstick on my finger and dab it along the line so it's waterproofed. Works like a charm ! You can also use cheap-o flavored lip balm , when you're cutting -- it smells great ! LOL You can cut anything with a ring saw . I bought mine about 4 years ago , and I was afraid of it till about 2 months ago when I jumped in with both feet to try it ! Now I see it's so easy ... I'm loving it !
loribee2
11 years ago
I had heard someone mention chapstick before, it was probably you. Thanks for the tip! You do beautiful work. I know what you mean about being afraid of it. I don't have a ring saw, but that's one of the reasons I haven't bought one yet. It looks a little scary, LOL

Do you feel you need a grinder too? Or does the ring saw cut clean enough that it's not necessary?
toomuchglass
Original Author
11 years ago
If you're very careful , you can grind with the saw. It takes alot of practice . I can't tell you how many times I just went to Touch the glass with the blade - and I ended up with a big gouge ! LOL A grinder is so much easier & forgiving !
loribee2
11 years ago
Good to know. I don't know if I have the space or the money for both machines. I suppose I should start out with the cutter then go from there.