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Fusing and Stained Glass Tips and FAQ's => Fusing Tips and FAQ's => Topic started by: CrazyKiln on August 15, 2013, 07:00:51 PM

Title: Fusing a stand to a piece of glass
Post by: CrazyKiln on August 15, 2013, 07:00:51 PM
I have made a number of glass "houses" as flat, house shaped panels but would like them to stand upright. Is it possible to fuse a base onto them if yes how would I go about this? I would like the base to be deep enough for a candle to sit on it. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Fusing a stand to a piece of glass
Post by: Zeldazog on August 15, 2013, 07:14:54 PM
I suppose it might be possible with a series of dams and moulds - but remembering that even tack fusing occurs at much higher temperatures than slumping, you'd need to plan that extremely well, to avoid any distortion.

If the house piece was tall enough, you might be able to slump it over the end of a block, so that the end is hanging off and drapes, creating a 'L' shape, but you'd need to experiment with the right temperature slump between getting the correct angle and not being too hot as to distort.
Title: Re: Fusing a stand to a piece of glass
Post by: CrazyKiln on August 16, 2013, 09:28:37 AM
Thanks for those suggestions. I have some dams so I think I'll experiment with them.