Fusing Glass Experiment #3: Stringer Tapestry

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3 жыл бұрын

I've seen the tapestry style pieces many times and always wanted to make one! Here's a peek at how it's done. I learned a lot just from this one creation to make it better for next time. Kiln schedules and detailed help available on our Patreon page.
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@KathyFitz1113 Жыл бұрын

Very cool! Very beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing!!

@jimgreene4923 3 жыл бұрын

I’m very impressed with your work & I may try this at our club. Thanks for sharing!

@cindydouthit8029 3 жыл бұрын

Love watching your videos! It's a real good way of learning! Thanks!

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

So glad you like them! Thanks for sharing!

@rhondamacleod4333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin - informative and fun!

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@shannonjilbert6140 2 жыл бұрын

I love the clear lines between the strips

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! My next one I figured out now to get them matched right up! I’ll be posting that one soon!

@lesselavie7675 3 жыл бұрын

I love how your experiments are massive pieces of art. My experiments are a fraction of your size...thats confidence!

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

Haha well thank you. I've been working with glass for 10 years, so I like to go big or go bigger!

@lesselavie7675 3 жыл бұрын

Haha....Ive been working with it for 10 years too!

@tracycottrell5146 8 ай бұрын

Wonderful. Not that I'm really authorized but " bless you" . I hate having allergies

@atelierdachris322 2 жыл бұрын

Gostei da técnica, da paleta e do desing 😃🌻

@dondoyle111 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting thanks for posting

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mhill7925 Жыл бұрын

If you flip every other other strip with the stringers down you get a 3D effect that makes the "tapestry" really pop out.

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 Жыл бұрын

I have seen that! Been playing around with how I do it

@patriciaandjeffbryantandcr8260 3 жыл бұрын

Putting the stringer part sheet strips as the bottom layer and capping with clear full sheet will reduce the spread of the stringer pattern. So build 1st layer on kiln shelf and cap. Perhaps add a bubble squeeze to the firing. Or glue down really well the way you did and flip over on shelf and fire. , etc. The version you did looks nice too.

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting approach. Thanks for sharing. I have another one coming that I used 2mm thin glass. I'm hoping that will clear the gap. I'm definitely curious about minimizing the bubbles since the sheet is on top. I'll definitely give it a try!

@rebecaaragon7101 3 жыл бұрын

@@moltenworksglassstudio8810 you can also dam the piece so that it doesn’t spread. Thanks for the video!

@BeleagueredWriter 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this! Thanks for sharing! What is the yellow block on your Cutter's Mate grid that you are using to line up your cuts?

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 2 жыл бұрын

I use the Morton glass cutting system which includes these yellow stoppers to get exact measurements.

@vitralesperu 2 жыл бұрын

I love your video and will make one soon!. Just one question: Will it be ok to fused the stringers on a 2mm glass instead?. Will the schedule be the same?. Thanks!

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 2 жыл бұрын

Yes that will totally work and it’s how I did the other tapestry I posted and talk about using 2mm. Be sure to check it out.

@glasslady1759 2 жыл бұрын

credit should be given to Richard Parrish for the Tapestry technique and technique name

@MoltenWorksglass 2 жыл бұрын

Great you just gave him the credit in your comment. I have never heard of him and he’s not the reason I posted, nor have I taken his class. I saw another artist making these and decided to figure it out

@mhill7925 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Richard should be credited with teaching many people how to make this and for being the guy that came up with the term Tapestry. Bullseye offers a Richard Class that is worth it.

@lindajohnson4847 17 күн бұрын

If you have been fusing awhile you naturally figure some things out on your own, and the understanding becomes your own. I'm curious and experimental myself, but I'm also learning. Thanks for sharing this! @@MoltenWorksglass

@artbysha8039 3 жыл бұрын

Would you mind to share your schedule? Love it. Thank you

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

Of course. This is a pretty basic full fuse schedule. I recommend you use what works for your kiln, as they are all slightly different. 300-1000-0 9999-1450-8 9999-950-60 200-800-0 300-100-0 I used this for both firings, though your top temperature may vary by 10 degrees.

@ikweby9169 3 жыл бұрын

Hi - Great video - Can I ask what is the make of the cutting mat you are using? Mine keeps sliding and I like the locking clips you have on that one. - Thank you

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

I use the Morton Glass cutting system. Its been working great for many years!

@kristiduane3760 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos. I was wondering if you had any suggestions on what my 1st glass fusing project should be in my new glass Kiln. I have experience with microwave kilns and pottery kilns but I am anxious to start glass in a glass kiln. What was your 1st project?

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 Жыл бұрын

Oh man so hard to remember what my first project was. Probably a square of clear with mosaic pieces clipped on top and fused, then shaped into a bowl.

@emachine310 2 жыл бұрын

imo, i kinda like it with the space imbetween. it looks intentional lol

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@tracyannmichel8458 Жыл бұрын

Which page can you find Tapestry Fusing Test #1? I joined the Patreon page and can't find it?

@dawnknaack2897 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, but a couple of questions. Are you using 2mm or 3mm clear? Also, when you cut the 1/2 strips were you cutting with the stringer side up?

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

For this one 3mm glass. And I did cut on the stringer side, basically pick whichever side is smoother to cut on so you get good scores.

@tracyannmichel8458 3 жыл бұрын

Could you have fired it w/out the clear base?

@ajeebmjeb 3 жыл бұрын

I have saved your video abd have a wurstion now. What size stringers and clesr glass you use. Whats the thickness after full fuse? Thanks

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 3 жыл бұрын

Stringers are all the same, like angel hair pasta. Ends up being just over 4mm thick. 1 layer of clear with stringer on top, cut it up, then add it on top of another sheet of clear. Thanks for watching!

@user-eq9ve2fi8e 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work! What kind of glue did you use?

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 Жыл бұрын

I used glass tack on this. Doesn’t secure it right away but helps as you lay stringer down

@user-zf3oc6vx4g 8 ай бұрын

How are you breaking your glass sheet after you score it. It seems to just magically break on it’s own. What am I missing?

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 8 ай бұрын

Haha it’s magic! Just kidding, I’m using a runner tool to break it once I score. It helps I’ve been cutting glass for a long time too.

@kasrasahami3036 3 жыл бұрын

hi. help me please with buying the fusing glass oven please? what is the name of it and the price for small one mate?

@moltenworksglassstudio8810 2 жыл бұрын

There are a few brands. My favorite is Skutt Kilns, but I also just purchased one from Olympic Kilns that I'm pretty happy with. I stay away from Jen-ken brand kilns as they may be cheaper, but you pay for it with breakdowns.