#85 Layering Etched Dichro
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- I show you several examples of layering etched dichroic glass. I was having so much fun with this one I kept adding more. At the end I add in a bonus project you can do with etched dichro. I hope this encourages you to try new things with your dichro.
I get my dichroic glass from DichroicInc.com. I use a lot of "Etched" & "Ripple" glass in this video (clear & black backed). I can't list them all so I'd suggest searching through their vast selection. Warning-They sell out fast.
Highlights-
1.Glass wants to be 6mm. If you stack more than 6mm it will grow during fusing. If you stack less than 6mm it will shrink.
2.Stacking etched dichro give the piece depth.
3.When stacking dichroic glass avoid putting dichro to dichro because it doesn't want to stick together. But if there is enough clear glass on the dichro like on some of the etched dichro it's possible to put dichro to dichro..
4.You can make stacks that are black backed (or any color you want) or clear backed.
5.For lightweight jewelry just cut a shape from the etched dichro and fire polish.
Fire Polish-AFAP to 1350˚F (730˚C) hold for 10 min.
AFAP=As Fast As Possible
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These are so pretty. I’d love to do this at home. Is it an expensive hobby? Obviously a kiln would be expansive. What are your thoughts on the microwave kilns?
It can be expensive hobby but I know many people who do fused glass on a fixed budget. A microwave kilns is I great option.
Thank you for doing this, it saves us all time and money learning the hard way.
With every of the shown pieces I kept going: WOW. Very beautiful and inspiring designs.
These are so amazing. Are you using microwave ? If so for how long ? And just one more, firepolish. This really gives a pro finish, have watched many videos and final sentence is “ now we’ll fire polish and ….. but don’t speak to how that is accomplished. I am truly grateful to you and other UTube instructors for sharing your hard earned knowledge only acquired by putting in the time to learn, your experience is invaluable, the time to produce a very, very good instructive video so very appreciated !!!
Thank you! I’m using a kiln. Not a microwave. I usually give the details of the fire polish so I must have assumed everyone knew what I meant in this video. And I should never assume. So, a fire polish is when you bring the glass to a temperature that the glass just starts to move. The edges of the glass look wet. For my kilns & small pieces that usually means 9999 to 1350 & hold for 10 min. This is a quick way to polish the edges. Some glass artists will use polishing equipment to polish the edges by hand.
Hi-do you sell your cabochons?
I sometimes use the auction site WhatNot to sell my excess jewelry pieces.
Susan, I completely forgot about this video! I am glad I re-watched it, super helpful, thank you for always sharing your research, tips and tricks ❣
You are an amazing teacher and artist !!!! ❤
Gorgeous I definitely want some patterns thanks 👍👏👏
I love this. Thank you.
Brilliant help - thank you for sharing 💕
So much information in one video! Thank you for sharing, beautiful glass 😍
Awesome susan, I love dichroic, I learn so much from you and your fb group xx
Thank you great video for beginners
What temp do you fire the dichro to? I have problems with it burning off. I've been going to 1250' Do you post your schedules?
I usually fire to 1450F. If you’re having burn off you may not be using glass that is meant for fusing. Buy from a reputable source!
On the 7mm stacked pendant the layer of clear glass did not look like a exact smooth piece, does it matter or does it give it any texture? Or did the clear piece also had dichro?
Perfectly smooth is not necessary. Gotta love fusing
Great videos, subscribed!
12:00: you don't anneal after fire polishing?
I don’t add in an anneal for these small pieces.
Great video, great explanation throughout.
Love all of these pieces. Thanks for sharing. I couldn’t get the links to work on Amazon. I tried the different browsers with no luck.
I buy all my dichroic glass from DichroicInc.com. There is a list of all the other supplies I use in my Amazon shop. www.amazon.com/shop/susanmcgarryglass
I had no idea you could layer dichro! Fascinating!
Hello
Can we help me why I tried all the ways to melt the glass in the microwave and it didn't work
There are a few Facebook groups for fused glass in a microwave kiln.
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They are so pretty. Love the lightweight set Thanks for sharing!
❤ thank you for sharing all your experiments with us. Can't imagine how much time you are saving your 'Honey Bunnies'!❤😂❤
Beautiful, thanks for the demo 😀
Thank you so much! 🐢
How do you avoid devit? Thanks a bunch 👍🐢
Usually devit happens when you go too slow between when the glass starts to get soft (about 1200F) and when it fuses. But for small pieces I usually go 9999 to my fusing temp.
fired to full fuse in our kilns? just like we are doing with 6ml?
of course! ;)
beautiful!
Thank you but the link to the glass is not available can you help?
I buy all my dichroic glass from DichroicInc.com
Can these be made in the microwave kiln or do I need to use a regular kiln? I just ordered a microwave kiln and getting excited about projects I can do in it. Thanks.
Do you have the names of the etched glass you used? 96 or 90? Your pieces are so beautiful! This is going to be my first time using etched glass. I love the effect
Susan, I LOVE all your videos. I've been binge watching your videos and learning so much!
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are your clear caps a little little larger than the dichro?
Sometimes. Not always
How do you get the backing smooth and not to be so rough
I use Papyrus kiln paper. Baby smooth
Beautiful,
Wow
Where do you get the thin glass
Any dichroic glass seller should have thin
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what are u using for bails for the earrings
Elaine Fuehrer they are earring bails from Aanraku. You can see them on my Amazon page.
Great video, beautiful outcome. I'm just getting started but dint have access to a big kiln. Can you do these pieces in a "table top" or microwave kiln?
Carolyn Hall yes you can. I use a small table too kiln for most of my jewelry pieces.
@@SusanMcGarryGlass thank you. I was enrolled in an in person program but it's been shut down not likely to return in 2020. I'm afraid if I dont start up firing on my own I'd let the interest drop. I appreciate your videos.
Carolyn there is a great Tip Sheet on the Bullseye Glass website for getting to know your kiln. That’s a great place to start. Let me know if you need help finding it.
@@SusanMcGarryGlass terrific, I'll check it out. Than you again for the personal reply, that doesn't happen often.😃👍
Hello. These pieces are beautiful and I appreciate all your info. Can you tell me what kind of glue or other substance you use to attach your dichroic pendant to its bail?
Great "before & after" comparison!
You always have such great dichro. Where do you get it, if I am allowed to ask? I have been using AAE Glass or Delphi Glass
and they have less and less good dichro. By the way love your videos, they help a lot. I have no one to share ideas or problems with, so thank you. Barb S-FLA
I buy all my dichro from DichroicInc.com