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Thanks! I mostly use sample frit and scrap glass, so I don’t have that much money invested in any one piece. This allows me to play, break some rules, and definitely learn a lot about glass. I have pushed a few too far and they ended up in the trash… All great experiences to have before I start buying the expensive stuff. 😉

@@gwenpetersen5452 I used a ring saw to make the first cut but I don’t think that was a good idea. I’m going to switch to a tile saw to finish the job. The ring saw blades are too expensive to make that many risky cuts. I’ll check on the mold and get back to you. I got it from ArtGlassSupplies.com because they had a great sale, but I’m not sure if they have the best price when it’s not on sale.

@@gwenpetersen5452 They’re all about the same price, but Ed Hoy is a little bit less. www.edhoy.com

@@artcanbelove7873 Thank you. 😊

I’ll need some practice to get anything really useful, but it is fun to play with, and some days I just want to play. 😊

@@Glass596 Thank you! 😊

@@KathyFitz1113 Very Welcome

Thank you!! Making magnets with the others is a great idea!!!

@@KathyFitz1113 That's what I do because everyone that has family or should I say most people will put there pictures on the frig with a magnet. LOL

Probably, but I haven’t tried that yet.

@@KathyFitz1113 I just bought some. I will see what happens.

I put a light dusting of clear powder over so many of my projects, especially the ones with many tiny components. It holds things in place and gives everything a nice smooth finish.

@@KathyFitz1113 Thanks . I do also. Sorry I don't do social media. This is it.

@@AnnetteRintelmann Same here. I used to be more “connected” but I don’t have time for that now that I’m retired. 😂

YOU HAVE YOUR KILN BACK YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@@AnnetteRintelmann Not yet, but hubby has ordered the relays to fix the controller so I should have it back soon. I still have the smaller Paragon kiln (7” square shelf). I can fire one small mold at a time in that one.

@@AnnetteRintelmann I tried to make everything fun and engaging. It’s amazing how much students learn when they don’t realize they’re being “taught”. 😂

@@KathyFitz1113 YOU WERE DEFINITLY GREAT AT IT. THEY LOVED YOU@!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE A LOT OF TEACHER IN MY FAMILY ON BOTH SIDES. I AM DEFINITLY NOT ONE OF THEM. LOL

I WISH WE LIVED CLOSER TO EACH OTHER. OUR HUSBANS WOULD GET ALONG GREAT AND I HOPE THAT WE WOULD ALSO.

@@AnnetteRintelmann That would be wonderful! 😊

@@AnnetteRintelmann lol! I was born in ‘61. I loved teaching, especially earth science. I was lucky enough to turn my primary interest into a career.

@@AnnetteRintelmann Thank you! Yes, I fear the parts will be costly. Thank goodness my husband can fix pretty much anything. 😀 It’s going to be a while though. His honey-do list is very long right now. 😂

@@KathyFitz1113 So is my husbands. Always seems like there is something in need of fixing.

Thank you! 😊

Thank you! She’s an old girl but so much fun!

Yes. :) They have great molds and I love when they have sales!

@@KathyFitz1113 I do to I order from there a lot. They still had the free shipping today so I ordered again. LOL

@@AnnetteRintelmann Me too. They also have the frit sampler sets that I use all of the time. I hope they go on sale soon because I’m running out of some of them.

@@KathyFitz1113 I buy the bigger ones they aren't anymore per .oz. than the small ones. But some of the ones that I use all the time I buy bigger jars. But I don't sell anything I give it away.

@@AnnetteRintelmann I really should start doing that too. I’m also a hobby fuser and I sometimes feel guilty for spending so much on a hobby, so I try to save as much as possible. 😂

You’re right it is slightly less than a full fuse, which that kiln reaches at 12 minutes. I found the full fuse was actually too hot. When they are later flattened some cracked. After the 10 minute fuse they all flattened beautifully. I’m not sure of the temperature. That kiln takes a lot of guess and check to get good results so I only use it for a few things.

@@KathyFitz1113 Thank you, Kathy, I'll play with the temp and start with an initial tack before flatting and see what happens.

@@TS-nj2pl You’re welcome. I hope it works well for you.

Thank you. Yes, we’ve toured many lighthouses over the years. This one we “toured” years ago while it was still being remodeled. The work crew had gone to lunch with all of the doors wide open and we thought it was open for visitors. 😂 They came back as we were leaving. I wish I’d had my camera that day!

@@KathyFitz1113 nice! Well if you enjoy lighthouses, give me a follow. I have lots of vids coming.

Wow, I thought sending the wrong hardware was bad, but NO hardware?! Then they resolve it by sending half the hardware…Unbelievable! It probably wouldn’t have been so annoying if they weren’t so expensive! In this instance you definitely do not get what you pay for! But I do still like the chair…

Thank you! Sorry I didn’t answer sooner…

Thanks! Sometimes I notch them with a taurus saw to make the edges look more petal like.

I have the Fuseworks craft kiln. It doesn’t have a temperature control. it’s either on or off, so you control the level with the amount of time it’s on. It’s great for frit balls and cabochons, and fires very quickly, so I kept it when I upgraded to the Caldera. It’s also surprisingly durable. I’ve had it for 3 years and fired it 71 times!

@@KathyFitz1113 I am on my third Fuseworks. The timers keep losing the ability to return to zero and ding. They replaced the first one free of charge. The second kiln wasn't level, and my glass spewed over the bottom of the kiln. That one is going to the dump. With the third one, I am treating it with more care and letting it cool for longer between batches. I love it, which is why I keep buying it.

@@dianacrick5089 Nice to know they have great customer service. The only problem I’ve had is the heating coil fell out of the channel it’s supposed to be in. Fortunately, I was able to fix it myself so I never contacted the company. I will definitely replace it when I need to. It’s a great kiln and absolutely perfect for flower blanks, dots and cabochons. :)

Most of my molds were from Amazon.

Thank you Annette! 😄

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊 Most of my murrini came from Tabitha’s Glass Emporium. Some came from Wilderness Glass.

The holes form where the frit is too thinly applied. My frit layer was thick in some areas and too thin in others so I ended up with holes in the piece. I was lucky because it worked really well with the undersea theme, but it’s not what I had planned.

You’re welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I found there was less shrinkage with the cooler firing temperature than the hotter one, but I agree, it’s definitely way more than with freeze and fuse. The smell was dreadful! I opened the window while it was firing and that really helped. My favorite part was how sturdy the pieces are at every stage. Even the most delicate things are easy to unmold, and I love that you can fix/ modify before firing.

Not yet, but planning to do a lot more experimenting. Absolutely LOVE modeling glass!

Definitely give it a try! It’s so much better than freeze and fuse and so much easier to unmold! I also love that you can clean up the shapes, including a light sanding after it dries out and before firing. Such a game changer!

Thank you! I think my mom will love it.

I didn’t get to take these home. They would not sell them to me. :(

Yes, Art Glass Supplies. They have powder and fit sample sets, and they occasionally go on sale. That’s when I buy. 😉 www.art glass supplies.com/

Thank you! 😊

That’s a tough one. Freeze and fuse components are very delicate and you have so little control with a microwave kiln. I don’t use a microwave kiln any longer but would recommend adding time in seconds instead of minutes. I’m sorry that I can’t be of more help. I started my fusing adventure with a microwave kiln and moved on the minute I found a used programmable kiln at a good price…