Glass Paperweights! Made from What? Fused Glass Project

When I mention glass paperweights I'm sure you'll have visions of murrini paperweights. That's not what we'll be making, but ours are still quite interesting.
In this project video, I'm making two glass paperweights from bottles, using something you probably have in your house right now, for the mould?
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⏱️ Chapters ⏱️
0:00 Intro & Details
2:18 Design
6:24 Smashing Glass
8:15 Assembly
11:36 Kiln Firing
11:47 Firing Results
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💥 Full Fuse Firing Schedule
1 - 222 C (432 F) up to 535 C (995 F), hold 60 minutes
2 - 333 C (632 F) up to 670 C (1238 F), hold 60 minutes
3 - Full up to 840 C (1544 F), hold 30 minutes
4 - Full down to 540 C (1004 F), hold 5 hours
5 - 15 C (59 F) down to 425 C (797 F), no hold
6 - 28 C (82 F) down to 371 C (700 F), no hold

[@3PairDesigns]

Jeff, that is awesome! I have this little collection of fun shaped bottles some are just from storing say, spaghetti sauce or nuts, but others are nicer and even a wine bottle or two. I just can't throw them in the garbage even though I know they will end up recycled, lol. Thank you so much for a wonderful idea! Excellent way to "recycle" into something useful. I loved your dichroic paperweight, that was just lovely! Excellent project for all kinds of scrap art glass. Thank you again for being so adventurous! -Margaret

[@RocketRoseArt]

Always a pleasure Margaret. And I've got an idea for making it a bit better. Will update if it works.

[@Bob-Is-A-PotterNow]

Seems I have new opportunities with the porcelain cereal bowls! I think the real lesson is to keep one's eyes open and be on the lookout for other possible molds from found items. Thanks!🤩

[@RocketRoseArt]

For sure. There are so many items you could use. Adventures ahead.

[@helene650]

Hi Jeff! Thanks, for sharing such a fun idea. Love your paper weights. My mind is spinning with all sorts of things ... take care of you! ~H

[@RocketRoseArt]

Hi Helene. Very happy to share, and if ever you can I'd love to see what you make.

[@helene650]

@RocketRoseArt id love to. Least I can do! Thanks Jeff! TAKE CARE OF YOU!~H

[@sherrirowan5049]

Hello Jeff. Good video. Thank you ❤

[@RocketRoseArt]

Thank you.

[@gnorthness]

Fun video! Thanks!

[@RocketRoseArt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maggiejones9605]

You are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT 🎉

[@RocketRoseArt]

Thanks Maggie.

[@maggiejones9605]

@@RocketRoseArt I love paper weights! Thank you for the brilliant idea!

[@magali44276]

Great video! Thanks for sharing

[@RocketRoseArt]

Thanks for watching!

[@mariongrinstead8459]

Just wondered what glass line paint dribbled through might look like. Will have to try.

[@Bob-Is-A-PotterNow]

Interesting thought. Thanks for sharing it. :)

[@RocketRoseArt]

Hi Marion. And mica, and coloured sand, etc. Just need to find those things that fuse much clearer.

[@nathanbarnette1162]

What is COE?

[@RocketRoseArt]

Hi Nathan. Coefficient Of thermal Expansion.It relates to how the glass expands and contracts with heat.

[@kathylittlemorecom]

Thanks for a great video. I have just subscribed. Just wondering what "fire polishing is"? Also wonder if door knobs and buttons could be made using a similar technique to the paperweights?

[@RocketRoseArt]

Hi Kathy.
Thank you for your support.
Fire polishing is simply placing your piece back in the kiln and taking it to a temperature just enough to get a good polish back on the surface, without changing the form of the piece significantly. Usually done after some coldworking.
I suppose they could be done in a similar way, but you would have to solve how you put holes in the buttons and how the doorknob would be attached.