Applying A Fusing Glass Decal
To Fused Glass Jewelry
How To Apply A Fusing Glass Decal To Fused Glass For this tutorial I am using a pre-fired contoured fused glass piece.The contured pendant consists of two pieces of Bullseye glass. This process can be used on other styles of fused glass jewelry. Application 1. Always clean your glass first to remove any dirt or fingerprints, as this will interfere with the item being cleanly applied. Use either rubbing alcohol or mild dish washing detergent. 2. Cut out the design to be used from the sheet. 3. Remove the wax paper before soaking. Use distilled water to soak the design, as it is best to avoid introducing minerals from normal tap water. Soak for approximately 20 to 25 seconds.
5. I always wet the surface of the glass with a mist spray before applying the design to make easier to position it. 6. Apply the transfer by sliding it slightly off the paper backing, holding the exposed paper backing with a pair of tweezers
Position it to the desired location then hold it in place and blot excess water with either a paper towel or a small squeegee until all the water and any bubbles are completely gone.
7. Allow the design to dry completely. I leave mine for 24 hours. The smallest amount of moisture can steam the design from the glass surface, resulting in a partial transfer, pinholes or blisters.8. Once your piece is completely dried, fire it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Be sure to vent the glass kiln slightly as you ramp slowly so that the transfer medium is allowed to burn off. You may need to experiment with firing temperatures to achieve a satisfactory outcome. And this is the finished product.
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