There are many diffrent ways of creating artwork out of glass. One way is to melt it at a high temperature – around 700C. One can do this in a kiln, which is a bulky piece of equipment, the other is to use a microwave kiln. This is a neat way to fuse small pieces suitable for pendants or small ornaments. The kiln is a special piece of kit and you put it in a simple kitchen microwave. It is a bit of magic. You put the glass in the kiln, put the lid on, put it in the microwave and set the timer for about 10 minutes – depending on the microwave. Leave to cool for an hour or so and it’s done. These pictures show before and after photos. It is not a finite art – the results are not always what you expect but that’s the fun of it.
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Jane
Piece before firing.This is the piece after fusingThe kiln in the microwave
Hi
My name is Jane and I live in North Oxfordshire, UK. I started making greetings cards and jewellery, progressed to working with stained glass, played with a microwave kiln for small fused glass items and then went all the way with a studio and kiln. I then explored lampworking and enjoy playing with hot glass too.. I have also been a knitter and crochet(ter?) since childhood. I enjoy playing with colour - the brighter the better in my opinion.
I attend craft fairs each year in the local area as my glass is attractive face to face. I also run workshops in my garden studio and love to share my skills with others.
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