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Amber Glass Pendant

This is an easy amber pendant to make; it is contour fused using three layers of Spectrum 96 light amber transparent color on a base of Uroboros fine black frit.

It can be either finished with a pendant bail or drilled to accept a jump ring.

When fused this piece has a lovely light amber color with flecks of black showing through.

Other transparent fusing colors can be combined with a different frit color or mix of colors to produce an original jewelry item.

You will need the following items to make the pendant:

Three pieces of Spectrum 96 light amber fusing glass 3/4 inch wide x 11/2 inches long.

Uroboros fine black frit.

Cutter.

Prepared kiln shelf.

Fusing kiln.

Proceed as follows:

Step 1. Cut fusing glass to size.

Step 2. Place a small amount of black frit onto kiln shelf or on thinfire paper and spread out as per following photo. Do not use too much frit or the base will become very black.

Step 4. As these are small pieces the temperature can be brought up to contour fusing reasonably quickly.

Set fusing kiln temperature at 1400°-1450°F (760°-788°C) and hold for fifteen minutes.

Check during this time to ensure that the item is not overheating and spreading out.

It should retain most of the original shape with nicely rounded corners and the frit should have spread out as per the following photo.

Either drill fused glass for a jump ring or glue a pendant bail on rear of pendant.