How To Create Bubbles In Fused Glass

10 Fun Glass Fusing Project Ideas

An art form with a storied tradition, fusing glass involves getting pieces of the material so hot that it melts together. Get some inspiration for your next fused glass project with these facts and project ideas.

Dichroic Glass

Dichroic glass, which can appear opalescent or contain several colors to differentiate it from regular glass, makes it possible to create many fused patterns. This type of glass changes color depending on the angle and the light.

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Crystal Wine Glass Patterns

Crystal wine glass patterns make for a fun way to explore glass arts. Initially, this Depression-era glass was mass-produced in the United States. You can fuse glass fragments onto these wine glasses for a unique project.

Identifying Depression Glass

Identifying glass patterns in Depression glass can get complicated, so it's helpful to use a guide to distinguish between them. If you have some broken Depression glasses, fuse the different patterns together to create a window hanging.

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Flashed-on Glass

Glass with flashed-on coloring has a light coat of vivid color made by dipping plain clear glass into a molten glass mixture to coat it. This technique imitated red or cranberry glass at a cheaper cost, so this glass is an inexpensive material to use for projects.

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Pairpoint

In the late 1880s, Pairpoint merged with Mt. Washington Glass of Boston and began making lamps with fancy, colorful reverse painted shades. You can mimic this look with your own fused glass projects.

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Tiffany Leaded Glass

Tiffany Glass Decorating Company started making beautiful leaded glass lamps and windows in the 1880s. As your fusing skills improve, this is another style to try your hand at.

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Miniature Stained Glass

You can create miniature stained glass effects for a dollhouse or other scale buildings. Thin glass or clear acetate sheets make the best surface. Look at photos of leaded glass to make sure you can copy the colors and the leading lines.

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Upcycling Glass Light Fixtures

Whether it's a stained glass lamp pattern or a clear glass light fixture, your dated lighting pieces have more life in them than you may think. Fuse on some mosaics and upcycle it into a planter vase to hang from the ceiling or place on a table.

Stained Glass Panel Patterns

Contemporary glass artists are making stained glass panel patterns with a minimalist's touch. Subtlety and restraint are replacing the kaleidoscope of previous generation's stained glass collections. Try a project with these modern lines, which can be easier for beginners to follow.

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Cameo Glass

First created when the ancient Romans were experimenting with different glass-blowing techniques, cameo glass is another great source of inspiration for glass fusing projects. Additional glass layers in different colors on a glass base are carved to create a scene.

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