HELP oh mighty ones

[♥♥Tan♥♥]

Ok,,,,currently a beady and want to have a go at fusing. I have a nice jen ken kiln with a bead door. Is the bead door a problem? I would like to just have a go at pendants to begin with maybe with some dichro in. How does that work then? Where is the best place to buy the glass and whats this fusing layers lark I keep reading about

So...what are the basics I would need to 'have a go' and where can I buy them and can I pick your brains when it all arrives and and and......Oh that will do for now

Phew!

[handmadeheaven.biz]

try this link. it should help you out with the basics.

and this link takes you to a thread here about kilns with bead doors (bottom of page)

if you still have questions, feel free to ask

[BeadyBugs]

I don't know if it will help, but there's a basic fusing tutorial and schedule PDF on my site, at the bottom of the hints and tips page.? I designed it with the SC2 in mind, but it may help you.? Good luck - don't forget to let us see what you make if they work.

HP x

[BeadyBugs]

Everyone always raves on about this:? Contemporary Warm Glass: A Guide to Fusing, Slumping & Kiln-Forming Techniques by Brad Walker.

I haven't got that one myself, but I think a few on here have and recommend it.?

I bought this book a while ago, and it's a lovely book.? Fab straight forward tutorials/walkthroughs and great photos. It has just shown up on Amazon again after not being available for some time - I'd definitely snaffle myself a copy if I didn't already have one:

Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques: Fusing, Slumping, Casting (Hardcover)
by Philippa Beveridge

HP x

[handmadeheaven.biz]

HP, I have that book too! It's great

[BeadyBugs]

Yeh - it's a really nice book isn't it.  Gutted when it went out of print, I know several people who wanted it, I might have to send a few emails now I know it's back. 

HP x

[handmadeheaven.biz]

i've not got my dust jacket on it anymore. dust jackets do my head in! lol!!

[BeadyBugs]

Yeh - I know they look posh - but give me a wipe clean casebound number any day. LOL!

HP x

[handmadeheaven.biz]

tell you what we do at work - flexibinding! that ROCKS! it's half-way between cased and paperback. looks fab! ...how sad am i?!

[BeadyBugs]

Hahaha!  Much more practical!

Gatefolds....what's that all about...never liked them!  They're a pain in the butt too! ...oh that's probably just me.  LOL!

HP x

[handmadeheaven.biz]

no, it's not just you, i concur with the "Boo" at gatefolds!

[Glass Shed]

Two more recommendations for books on kiln forming techniques

Techniques of Kiln-Formed Glass by Keith Cummings (have to recommend really he's a prof at the uni) Mainly deals with kiln casting & pate de verre

Warm Glass: A Complete Guide to Kiln-Forming Techniques: Fusing, Slumping, Casting By Philippa Beveridge This one is much along the lines of Brad Walkers but 1/3 of the price

[xtweeksx]

Thankyou guys.....................sneaking off to amazon clutching credit card

Bad gal!! hehe enjoy........

[BeadyBugs]

It's a pleasure hun.  Glad to be of service.  Can't wait to see what you make.

HP x