How Do You Make Fused Glass Jewelry, Pendants And Earrings?
Up until a few years ago fused glass jewelry was a small niche in the jewelry world, well over the last few years fused glass jewelry has grown tremendously in popularity. You can’t miss these beautiful pieces of jewelry. If you have ever been to a craft fair you have probably seen fused glass jewelry. The most common pieces are pendants and earrings. One of the striking characteristics of fused glass jewelry is the brilliant sparkling colors that change when the light hits the glass at different angles. The type of glass that causes this sparkle is called dichroic glass. These pendants and earrings are made by layering different pieces of glass on top of a base piece of glass. You then put the glass in a kiln and set the kiln to a specified temperature (ranges from average 1300-1500 degrees). The kiln does all the work and is actually on for anywhere from 3-5 hours but you have to leave the glass in the kiln until the temperature returns to room temperature. This usually takes another
