Lesson 9
Make Your Own Slumped Glass Dish!
After watching this lesson you’ll:
Be competent in following fused glass patterns and have a feel for adding your own unique modifications to them
Understand how a project changes when it’s refired multiple times to multiple different firing schedules
Have gained valuable practice working with sheet glass and at least two types of accessory glasses
To go along with your newfound hands-on experience, you’ll also gain the ability to make your own accessory glass—frit balls!
IN THIS LESSON
Additional Resources
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Download this lesson’s supporting documentation file for step-by-step instructions to create this ‘Fish Bowl’ project as well as a printable pattern template and checklists of required tools/materials/recommended glasses
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Running pliers — BOHLE-Silberschnitt® 700.0 pliers, Studio-Pro pliers
Markers — oil-based paint markers, Sharpies
Grinder bits — Techniglass Quick Fit bits, TWOFER bits
Cleaning agents — 91% isopropyl alcohol plus ddistilled white vinegar
See the comprehensive list of recommended tools and materials used in the Glasswork Pixie® fusing studio
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Find the recommended glasses for this project within Oceanside Glass™’s glass sheet catalog (or browse it to determine your own unique project color palette!)
Download a blank Firing Log Template to record the firing schedules you use to create this project