My first fused glass pendants and cabs.

I finally took the plunge into glass a few weeks ago. It took me five
years to finally get a good taste for glass. No... I'm not eating it
but am enjoying the new medium. Check out my new pendants and cabs.

Fused Glass pendants
http://www.createapendant.com/dichroic.htm

Glass Cabs
http://www.createapendant.com/dichroiccabs.htm



Matthew

Heh, me too, but I'm not getting *nearly* the same results

I decided to try fusing with a MicroKiln (works in a microwave oven).
So far, all I get is little flat-backed round domes. Pretty, but not
very exciting.

Has anyone else tried fusing with a MicroKiln? Is there a secret to
keep the glass from going round?

Cheers,
Carla

JewelryArtist wrote:
I finally took the plunge into glass a few weeks ago. It took me five
years to finally get a good taste for glass. No... I'm not eating it
but am enjoying the new medium. Check out my new pendants and cabs.

Fused Glass pendants
http://www.createapendant.com/dichroic.htm

Glass Cabs
http://www.createapendant.com/dichroiccabs.htm



Matthew

Hi Carla,

I'm not familiar with the MicroKiln, but if it's going round, it's
getting too hot. Can you check it as you go and cut down your time or temp?

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com

"Carla" wrote in message
t...
Heh, me too, but I'm not getting *nearly* the same results

I decided to try fusing with a MicroKiln (works in a microwave oven). So
far, all I get is little flat-backed round domes. Pretty, but not very
exciting.

Has anyone else tried fusing with a MicroKiln? Is there a secret to keep
the glass from going round?

Cheers,
Carla

I'm going to be trying it tonight and starting with a pre-heat, then
less microwave time. I read somewhere else that folks who'd tried this
kiln found it very hard to get controlled, consistent results; but I
don't have anywhere to put a regular kiln (or funds to purchase g).

Thanks,
Carla

Beadbimbo wrote:
Hi Carla,

I'm not familiar with the MicroKiln, but if it's going round, it's
getting too hot. Can you check it as you go and cut down your time or
temp?

I have a little kiln that's about as big as a dinner plate and maybe a foot
tall. I can't remember if it's the Rapid Fire or the Quick Fire. I'd have
to go look. I haven't used it lately, as I've been busy with other stuff,
but it is a lot of fun.

Good luck! I'm sure with a little practice, you can get the results you
want. Be sure to show us!

--
Jerri
www.beadbimbo.com
"Carla" wrote in message
et...
I'm going to be trying it tonight and starting with a pre-heat, then less
microwave time. I read somewhere else that folks who'd tried this kiln
found it very hard to get controlled, consistent results; but I don't have
anywhere to put a regular kiln (or funds to purchase g).

Thanks,
Carla

Beadbimbo wrote:
Hi Carla,

I'm not familiar with the MicroKiln, but if it's going round, it's
getting too hot. Can you check it as you go and cut down your time or
temp?

To get the edges to fire polish... I fire at 1450 for 10 minutes....
20 if I want them rounded.


Matthew
www.createapendant.com

I'm using a MicroKiln - it's a little round container you put in a
microwave for about 5-9 minutes. The inside temp heats up to about
1450-1650 degrees, depending on microwave wattage and power.

You can see it here - http://www.microkiln.com/

Cheers,
Carla

JewelryArtist wrote:
To get the edges to fire polish... I fire at 1450 for 10 minutes....
20 if I want them rounded.


Matthew
www.createapendant.com

On Mar 2, 6:08 am, Carla wrote:
I'm using a MicroKiln - it's a little round container you put in a
microwave for about 5-9 minutes. The inside temp heats up to about
1450-1650 degrees, depending on microwave wattage and power.

You can see it here -http://www.microkiln.com/

Neat, thanks for mentioning, I'd never heard of it.
Still, unless and until I get into lampwork I probably
won't get a kiln - all I have right now is my broken
lampwork (first time attempt during a beginners' class)
beads, and I don't know whether I want to accumulate
more large tools at the moment.
I'm sure I'll be asking here before buying one ...

And, good to see you!

Maren
HiloBeads: Beads - Beading Supplies - Hand-made Jewelry
http://www.hilobeads.com/
Blog at: http://hilobeads.blogspot.com/

Love the pendants - very colorful and pretty!


--
Kandice Seeber
www.lampwork.net
http://coloraddiction.wordpress.com/
http://kseeber.etsy.com

"JewelryArtist" wrote in message
...
I finally took the plunge into glass a few weeks ago. It took me five
years to finally get a good taste for glass. No... I'm not eating it
but am enjoying the new medium. Check out my new pendants and cabs.

Fused Glass pendants
http://www.createapendant.com/dichroic.htm

Glass Cabs
http://www.createapendant.com/dichroiccabs.htm



Matthew

I just got some more cabs done tonight. I am going to be
rephotographing my work. I don't like the current pictures. The pics
are missing that something to make them pop.


Matthew
www.createapendant.com