Fusing Glass Pendant And Decal
Coated with Protective resin.

This fusing art glass pendant has two pieces of fusing glass, a decal designed for polymer clay and clear resin.

It is fused using contour fusing temperatures so as to produce a handmade fused glass jewelry pendant with softly rounded edges to which the transfer is applied.

Due to the transparency of the decal it must be applied to a light colored glass such as white. You can experiment with this as some colors may enhance the transfer colors.

Dark glass is generally not suitable as all the transfer details will be lost due to the dark color.

For contrast you can fuse a dark color to a light color layer and apply the transfer to the light glass.

This fusing glass pendant has two white glass layers.

For this project a water slide decal from a sheet designed for use with polymer clay has been used, unlike glass fusing decals these are not made for fusing in a warm glass kiln.

There are a large variety of decals available. For this project Lisa Pavelka Signature Series decals are used.

The pendant is finally coated with clear resin for protection and to give it a high gloss finish

You will require the following items for this pendant.

2 pieces of white glass, about 1"x 11/4".

Thin fire paper or kiln washed shelf.

Glass cutter.

Glass fusing kiln.

Mod Podge or similar sealant.

Polymer clay transfers.

ICE Resin or an epoxy coating resin.

Resin safety equipment.

To make the pendant proceed as follows:

Step 1. Select decal and measure, do not cut from sheet.

Step 2. Transfer measurement to the glass and cut two pieces slightly smaller.

Step 3. Wash and dry glass thoroughly.

Step 4. Using kiln washed shelf or thin fire paper stack the white glass on top of the black on the kiln shelf. Put shelf into fusing kiln.

Step 5. Bring temperature up gradually to about 1400 F (760 C). If using thin fire paper keep kiln vented until the binders burn off and then close vent.

Hold at around 1400 F temperature and watch for edges to soften and become rounded. You may need to adjust the glass kiln temperature to achieve the desired outcome. Do not over heat as the glass will fully fuse and spread out.

Step 6. Switch glass kiln off, vent kiln and allow temperature to drop to about 1000 F (540 C). Close glass kiln and cool to room temperature.

Step 7. When kiln has cooled remove fused glass art pendant from warm glass kiln.

Measure glass again, it may have spread slightly. Cut decal from sheet and trim to size. Follow the decal instructions and apply to the glass.

Step 9. After sealant has dried mix resin, don't forget to wear the proper safety equipment. Place pendant on a couple of layers of grease proof paper and apply resin with a wooden craft stick or other disposable item.

Make sure your work area is fully protected.

If a pouring resin is used it is preferable to apply it with a craft stick to prevent uneven coverage.

Check pendant to ensure it is entirely covered. The resin will sometimes run and leave some gaps on curved surfaces.

Any gaps should be carefully filled in.

Try not to let a large lip develop around the bottom of the glass as it will be difficult to remove.

If any bubbles appear blow gently across the pendant to remove them.

Step 10 After twenty four hours check the resin. If it is not soft to the touch you can begin to remove it from the paper. You will probably need to gently trim the edge with a craft knife.

Do not let resin cure until it is very hard or you will have difficulty removing the pendant from the paper.

Sand the back of the glass, apply a bail with two-part epoxy.

Although not seen in the photos the fusing glass pendant will have a nice glossy surface.