Glass Fusing Made Easy

Glass fusing and slumping are also called warm glass , or kiln working. Heating glass in a kiln until it reaches a temperature between 1100 and 1750 degrees Fahrenheit. This process is done using a kiln to join two or more pieces of glass together.

All glass is not the same and you need to know if your glass is compatible before attempting to fuse pieces together. If you use glass that is not compatible, it can crack or separate.

Glass softens as it is heated, and if heated further, it begins to melt and flow. When heating two or more pieces of glass together, they will first stick, or tack together. If you apply further heat, they will melt together, flatten out, and become a solid piece of glass.

Air bubbles can occur if you place pieces in such a way that it can not be released during firing. Watching your schedule and placement of glass pieces can avoid most air bubbles.

Glass can also be slumped into a mold. When slumped into a mold, the glass will take the shape of the mold. Slumping glass will allow your to make a plate, bowl or just about any shape.

Glass can also be draped over a mold, or slumped through a ring. There are a multitude of other types of manipulation that can be done in a kiln.