Multi Media Glass Pendant Coated
With Protective Resin

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

The sticker used is cut from a sticker sheet and is not suitable for glass fusing.

The multi media glass pendant is finally coated with clear resin to protect the sticker and give the pendant a high gloss finish which can't be seen in the photos.

You will require the following items for this pendant.

2 pieces of glass, color of choice. About 1"x 11/4".

Thin fire paper or kiln washed shelf.

Glass cutter.

Glass fusing kiln.

Mod Podge or similar sealant.

Colored Sticker sheet.

ICE Resin or an epoxy coating resin.

Resin safety equipment.

To make the pendant proceed as follows:

Step 1. Select sticker 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 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 pendant from warm glass kiln.

Measure glass again, it may have spread slightly. Cut sticker from sheet and trim to size. Stick to 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.