Make A Fused Dichroic Brooch From Two Pieces Of Fusing Glass

This is a simple fused art glass brooch that can form the basis for a number of fused glass designs.

It is very quick to cut and make as it has only a few pieces.

Black accordion glass has been used for this project; other base colors and a different dichroic glass can be used instead.

The following items are required to make this fused glass dichroic brooch:

One piece of fusing glass 2" x 5/8".

One piece of wavy dichroic firesticks 6mm x 1 7/8".

One piece of 1/16" fiber paper.

One pin back.

Glass Cutter.

Prepared kiln shelf.

Two part epoxy adhesive or e6000 glue.

Glass fusing kiln.

Proceed as follows:

Step 1. Cut glass to size, cut a piece of fiber paper slightly larger than the mounting plate on the pin back. Clean glass thoroughly.

Step 2. Use a dab of white glue to attach fiber paper to rear of base glass as per photo.

Step 4. As this is a small piece of glass fusing kiln can be taken to fusing temperature very quickly, about 1480° F (804° C), hold for ten minutes.

Check after 5 minutes to ensure that the glass is not over firing. Once fusing is complete, turn glass kiln off and let glass cool to room temperature.

Step 5. Remove fiber paper and clean recess, glue pin back onto glass and allow to dry.

Wavy dichroic can be replaced with a straight piece of dichroic glass or a contrasting piece of fusing glass.

Small dichroic buttons or squares can be fused along the length of the base glass instead of a single piece of dichroic.

It is very easy to change this design with different glass pieces and colors.