Creating a Fused Glass Frame

Frame before fusing	Frame after fusing

Submitted by: Delphi Glass
Unit: Glass - Crafts
Lesson: Fused Glass Frame
Grades: 6 - 12

Delphi - 3380 East Jolly Road - Lansing MI - 49810
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This lesson has graciously been given to Incredible Art Department by Delphi. It is here for you to "borrow" - revise to your needs. It can NOT be republished on any web site without permission of Delphi.

 

Objectives:

Students will 1) learn glass cutting to create a "mosaic look" picture frame; 2) work with color and shape to create abstract designs; and 3) learn fusing and kiln basics.

 

Grade Level: Middle School - High School

Time Required: Three to Four Sessions

 

Materials for 12 Projects:

 

Qty.     Item Number  Description

3 sm     #B110150       Clear Glass (cut into ¾" x 3½" strips)
1          #F790190        Golden Amber Mosaic Frit
1          #F770190        Evergreen Mosaic Frit
1          #F740390        Cobalt Blue Mosaic Frit
1          #F760690        Red Mosaic Frit
12                                Acrylic Frames, 3.5" x 5" (9 x 12.7 cm)
1          #LN275           Adhesive Glue

 

Glass Cutting Supplies:

1          #5104              Toyo Glass Cutter
1          #5068              Running Pliers
1          #5163              Safety Glasses

 

Teacher’s note:

One sheet of clear glass strips makes twelve frames. One bottle of each of the mosaic frits makes about 12+ frames. Use extra sheets of clear glass to make additional frames. Students can also use fusible glass instead of frit to create their own design.

 

Directions:

Refer to Delphi’s Instructions for Fusing for detailed instructions.

1. Cut clear glass into strips. For glass cutting directions see Delphi Instructions for Beginning Stained Glass handout or Stained Glass Made Easy video #6149V.

2. On a kiln washed shelf, arrange the clear strips to form a rectangle.

3. Cover the clear glass with random pieces of mosaic frit. It is acceptable to overlap the colors.

4. Using Fusing Schedule on Delphi’s Instructions for Fusing, place in Kiln and fire flat.

5. Attach a clear acrylic frame to the backside of the fused picture frame with adhesive glue. Insert your favorite photo!

 

Tip: Be sure there is at least two layers of glass over each of the seams or you may get a hole.

Photography and project from Glass Fusing Made Easy book #5981. (This book looks like it has been discontinued. Try Learn the Basics of Glass Fusing) Please refer to it for more detailed directions and beautiful beginner projects.