Fused glass snowflakes

I like to make gifts for my co-workers and choir members. Last year I made my first fused glass snowflakes. I liked them and loved the idea of creating a different flake each year. Having decided to make different flakes for this season, and having a year to accomplish the task, they didn't get made until a week before Christmas. O.K. next year year will be different! (right.) This year I made about 60 of these using a pattern created by Lani Neil who sells her flakes here. I love cutting…

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Looking for the perfect handmade gift for a snow lover with a winter birthday? Or a skier birthday gift? These delicate and beautiful glass ornaments are each individually and very precisely hand-cut and assembled; due to their handmade nature, they are (like real snowflakes) each unique. Great for skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders, hikers, or anyone who lives in a winter climate – these make a fabulous gift for parents or grandparents, teachers, coaches or friends! All my glass ornaments…

Overview This blog describes how to make a simple glass fused snowflake. Components Cut several strips of clear glass about 1/4" wide. Approximately three feet is needed for one snowflake. Cut Strips Break on score Strips From the clear strips, cut the follow: Six pieces 2 1/2" long Twelve pieces 1" long Twelve pieces 3/4" long Cut six squares approximately 1/2" wide from green transparent glass. Remove the corners to form crude circles. Save the chips (corners) for later use. 1/2" squares…

Firing Schedule (in Fahrenheit) 400/hr to 1425 15 min hold AFAP to 960 30 min hold 150/hr to 700 then off Link to pattern doc. Link to Pattern Doc... https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByNHNe-mqQoKQVVrRVFYNjI3ZmM/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-2JoOJzwpycKyZCFbCUWIZA

It’s June. So you are thinking about fused glass snowflakes. Right? Maybe not. If you are making fused glass snowflakes read this post.

Overview This blog describes how to make a simple glass fused snowflake. Components Cut several strips of clear glass about 1/4" wide. Approximately three feet is needed for one snowflake. Cut Strips Break on score Strips From the clear strips, cut the follow: Six pieces 2 1/2" long Twelve pieces 1" long Twelve pieces 3/4" long Cut six squares approximately 1/2" wide from green transparent glass. Remove the corners to form crude circles. Save the chips (corners) for later use. 1/2" squares…

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