This is a lovely project Sandra - thank you. To keep small holes open I use short pieces of lead refill from a propelling pencil - you don't have to wrap them in kiln paper. To keep larger holes open I use short pieces of drawing chalk and again you don't have to wrap in kiln paper. With the chalk, the hole does end up a bit smaller as the chalk seems to shrink.
Thank you so much 🌺 It’s one of my favorites so far, and the next one looks like it’s going to be another one of my favorites. It just came out of the kiln this morning after the first fuse, but now I have to wait for a few days before I can fuse again because of loadshedding. I hope to publish the video before the end of next week
You’ve taught me something. The term “load shedding”. I had never heard of that term before. Here in the US we don’t have to worry about that happening. We take it for granted that our electricity is always going to be there. Good for you to still be able to create such lovely pieces despite interruptions in your power source. If we are passionate about something we figure it out.
You can shape a piece of chalk to fit in the hole…this will keep the hole open during full fuse. No fuse, just rub the chalk on a rough surface (sidewalk or sanding paper) to make a round dowel shape with flat bottom so it doesn’t fall over during firing. You can often reuse the chalk if you are careful when popping it of the fused glass hole. The glass won’t stick to the chalk so no need to wrap it with fibre paper.
I’ll help you. You’ve helped me. Drill your hole all to way through the wooden block. Cut a slice in the dowel half the depth of the base. Put glue all the way around the dowel. Insert into the block. Tap the dowel until it reaches all the way through. Now, take wooden tooth picks or wooden matches (use a razor and cut the match sticks into wedges. Add glue to them and tap them into the slice of the dowel. This will make the dowel very sturdy
This is so awesome! Thank you, great idea! ❤️ And this is exactly what I want with this channel, so we can learn from each other. I hope you have a lovely day 🌼
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Oh my goodness Sandra! What a wonderfully whimsical gift idea for all the fishermen in my life. Thank you for sharing❤
Your comment makes me so happy! That one of my designs will be made into a special gift 😃 It’s my pleasure and thank you ❤️
This is a lovely project Sandra - thank you. To keep small holes open I use short pieces of lead refill from a propelling pencil - you don't have to wrap them in kiln paper. To keep larger holes open I use short pieces of drawing chalk and again you don't have to wrap in kiln paper. With the chalk, the hole does end up a bit smaller as the chalk seems to shrink.
Thanks for the tip! 🌹
This looks fantastic, I love the addition of the stand for the fish to go on too.
Thank you so much 🌷
Sandra, that is just adorable and so colorful, I love it! Thank you so much for sharing, it's wonderful. Stay cool! 😉
Thanks so much 😊
I look forward to seeing what you will make next. I love love love your fish on a hook. Great job.
Thank you so much 🌺 It’s one of my favorites so far, and the next one looks like it’s going to be another one of my favorites. It just came out of the kiln this morning after the first fuse, but now I have to wait for a few days before I can fuse again because of loadshedding. I hope to publish the video before the end of next week
You’ve taught me something. The term “load shedding”. I had never heard of that term before. Here in the US we don’t have to worry about that happening. We take it for granted that our electricity is always going to be there. Good for you to still be able to create such lovely pieces despite interruptions in your power source. If we are passionate about something we figure it out.
It wasn’t always like this, hopefully this can be fixed someday
You can shape a piece of chalk to fit in the hole…this will keep the hole open during full fuse. No fuse, just rub the chalk on a rough surface (sidewalk or sanding paper) to make a round dowel shape with flat bottom so it doesn’t fall over during firing. You can often reuse the chalk if you are careful when popping it of the fused glass hole. The glass won’t stick to the chalk so no need to wrap it with fibre paper.
Oh my word, I totally forgot about chalk, and i have a box of chalk 🫤 Thank you for this, next time I won’t forget ❤️
I'm a new glass artist, I did not know this trick with the chalk! Thank you for sharing!
I’ll help you. You’ve helped me. Drill your hole all to way through the wooden block. Cut a slice in the dowel half the depth of the base. Put glue all the way around the dowel. Insert into the block. Tap the dowel until it reaches all the way through. Now, take wooden tooth picks or wooden matches (use a razor and cut the match sticks into wedges. Add glue to them and tap them into the slice of the dowel. This will make the dowel very sturdy
This is so awesome! Thank you, great idea! ❤️ And this is exactly what I want with this channel, so we can learn from each other. I hope you have a lovely day 🌼
@@alexandrasglassart you as well. I finished my first piece. Thank you for the courage to take the next step
Well done!! We all start somewhere and then never stop learning
It looks great! Thank you for sharing 🐟❤
Thank you, it’s my pleasure. I’m glad you like it 🌺
This is fantastic - thank you for sharing!!
Thank you, glad you like it 🌸
Looks fantastic.
Thank you 🌻
Beautiful!
Thank you 🌼
Very cute!🎉
Thank you so much 🌷
Very beautiful - I love it🥰 But I can’t see the pdf ? What am I missing?😢
Thank you 🐠 Sorry for answering so late. In the description is a link that starts https. Click on that. Please let me know if you are still struggling so we can make a different plan for you to get it
Any objections to showing this video during a Zoom meeting of our Facebook glass group (Lunch with a Glass Artist-Larry Pile)?
You are welcome to do so ❤️
классно!)
Thank you 🌺