Jeff, I love your videos. You make everything so easy to understand that I don’t hesitate to try them. This one makes me think I need to get a lot more frit! The possibilities of what can be done are endless. One thing that was not clear in this video, however, is what happens with the dimensions after going up to a full fuse. If there is only a single 3mm base with frit and powder I would expect it to pull in and move toward 6mm.
Hi Carl. You are right. Thanks for the nudge. That's something I should have mentioned. 3 mm will pull in if fused too long. You may have noticed in the schedule I only went to 780 but still mine have pulled in slightly, and the pattern thins out at the edge. I usually make a piece larger then I need and then cut a piece from that to suit the project. This eliminates the slightly rounded edge and the cut is nice and square, or at least requires minimal cold working to prepare it for use. If you want to make it more precise, you could go to more of a tack fuse, enough to fuse the top layer but minimise the deformation of the edge. There will still be some rounding though, and you will still need to grind the edges so they butt neatly to any surrounding glass. BTW, keep all those small bits you cut off. Collect them until you have a bunch and then fuse complimenting pieces into a new pattern or even use them to decorate the top of another piece. You'll be surprised how often they make an interesting and unique piece. All down to experimenting and imagination.
Thanks for the clarification. Your response is pretty much what I was thinking. And I never discard cutoffs - I have been doing some kaleidoscope pattern bars and the little bits left after trimming the ends are very interesting.
Hi. You can make coarse frit yourself. In fact, I'll try to make a short video on how I do it. The way I do it is a bit laborious, and only for those with plenty of time, or into self punishment, but it works.
Nice work and interesting use of objects used to make the patterns. I have trouble with my powdered Frit burning off when I use the high temperature for a full fuse. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hi D L. That's what I love with part sheets. There are so many options for creating patterns. No clear coating. Just fused after creating the pattern. You do need to get high enough. Too low and you will get a bit more of a matt finish.
Hi Everyone! Hope you enjoy this video and please let me know what you see in these patterns in the comments. You will also find more information about using part sheets in this video - th-cam.com/video/5RjqltiqS3A/w-d-xo.html.
If I use powder it disappears completely or almost completely on full fuse. I thought I was putting enough on but maybe not. My kiln does run hot. If I use a tack fuse it still burns off some but turns out ok. If I use small frit it works best. Any suggestions? Thank you.
It sounds like you need to add more. Frit would never literally burn off. But, if there isn't enough, when fused it's like applying a very very thin sheet of glass on top. All you may get is just a hint of colour. With transparent frit it may not show at all. Depends on the colours you're using. Have a look at the amount of frit on Blue Ponds. There is quite a bit. With the coarser frit there is substantially more glass in that, then there is in powder. Weight an equal amount by volume and you'll see the difference between powder and coarse frit. Let me know how you go.
I liked you technique for the clear red strips. Love the piece with the circles.
Hi Judith. Thanks, and hope you give it a go.
Jeff…. I love those. Thanks again. Kathie 🐢
Hi Kathie. Hope you're well.
Just stumbled across your brilliant tutorials! Brilliant. Thank you.
Hi Fiona. You are welcome.
Love them esp the blue thank you x
Hi Susan. Hope you're well.
I love your work, it is a pleasure for me to see you. I like how it is so precise and neat throughout. I learn a lot with you. Thank you!
Thanks Sonia. Nice to know they help.
Thanks, Jeff. I’m really enjoying watching your videos; I’m learning so much from you.
Hi Dorothy. Thanks for letting me know. Always good for the heart 😀 and motivation.
Jeff, I love your videos. You make everything so easy to understand that I don’t hesitate to try them. This one makes me think I need to get a lot more frit! The possibilities of what can be done are endless.
One thing that was not clear in this video, however, is what happens with the dimensions after going up to a full fuse. If there is only a single 3mm base with frit and powder I would expect it to pull in and move toward 6mm.
Hi Carl. You are right. Thanks for the nudge. That's something I should have mentioned. 3 mm will pull in if fused too long. You may have noticed in the schedule I only went to 780 but still mine have pulled in slightly, and the pattern thins out at the edge. I usually make a piece larger then I need and then cut a piece from that to suit the project. This eliminates the slightly rounded edge and the cut is nice and square, or at least requires minimal cold working to prepare it for use. If you want to make it more precise, you could go to more of a tack fuse, enough to fuse the top layer but minimise the deformation of the edge. There will still be some rounding though, and you will still need to grind the edges so they butt neatly to any surrounding glass. BTW, keep all those small bits you cut off. Collect them until you have a bunch and then fuse complimenting pieces into a new pattern or even use them to decorate the top of another piece. You'll be surprised how often they make an interesting and unique piece. All down to experimenting and imagination.
Thanks for the clarification. Your response is pretty much what I was thinking.
And I never discard cutoffs - I have been doing some kaleidoscope pattern bars and the little bits left after trimming the ends are very interesting.
Thanks again Jeff, interesting patterns, must get a variety of different size frit. Love blue ponds 😍
Hi. You can make coarse frit yourself. In fact, I'll try to make a short video on how I do it. The way I do it is a bit laborious, and only for those with plenty of time, or into self punishment, but it works.
Thanks for Nice work 👍👍❤
Thanks Ben.
Hi Jeff. Did you happen to make a video demonstrating the reactive glass sample strips you made ? ❤
Will this one help - th-cam.com/video/1GOMnUkpzkU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=hWC-bqsHo2z19pwJ
Nice work and interesting use of objects used to make the patterns. I have trouble with my powdered Frit burning off when I use the high temperature for a full fuse. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hi Gwen. What do you mean burn off? What does it look like? I haven't heard of this before. It's not just too thin is it?
The circles in blue pond - that technique is brilliant. Both pieces are so glossy. Did you coat them in clear?
Hi D L. That's what I love with part sheets. There are so many options for creating patterns. No clear coating. Just fused after creating the pattern. You do need to get high enough. Too low and you will get a bit more of a matt finish.
@@RocketRoseArt I'm still waiting to buy a kiln, but I'm glad I found your channel. This is good to know. Look forward to seeing more from you.
Hi Everyone! Hope you enjoy this video and please let me know what you see in these patterns in the comments. You will also find more information about using part sheets in this video - th-cam.com/video/5RjqltiqS3A/w-d-xo.html.
If I use powder it disappears completely or almost completely on full fuse. I thought I was putting enough on but maybe not. My kiln does run hot. If I use a tack fuse it still burns off some but turns out ok. If I use small frit it works best. Any suggestions? Thank you.
It sounds like you need to add more. Frit would never literally burn off. But, if there isn't enough, when fused it's like applying a very very thin sheet of glass on top. All you may get is just a hint of colour. With transparent frit it may not show at all. Depends on the colours you're using. Have a look at the amount of frit on Blue Ponds. There is quite a bit. With the coarser frit there is substantially more glass in that, then there is in powder. Weight an equal amount by volume and you'll see the difference between powder and coarse frit. Let me know how you go.