Limited edition, only 500 available, never to be printed again, glass fusing decal

Only 500 of these white iris decals will be in circulation. When they are gone they are gone. They can only be found at www.aaeglass.com

We are releasing this brand new glass fusing decal NOW. White iris garden can be used on dark color glass. Visit www.aaeglass.com to purchase your decals today. These decals are sure to enhance your dichroic jewelry and pendants.

If you have used these fusing decals, you know how fun they can be. We enjoy looking through artfire and etsy each day to find new creations made by you.

If you have any questions email us at info@aaeglass.com

Check back in a day or so for tips on coldworking.

Dichroic glass jewelry Artist of the week Elisabeth from www.glisteningglass.etsy.com

Our second Dichroic Glass Jewelry Artist of the week is Elisabeth from www.glisteningglass.etsy.com

Elisabeth makes some beautiful dichroic glass jewelry using fusing decals. These are some pictures of her work. We love it Elisabeth. Thanks for sharing. Decals were purchased at www.aaeglass.com

Elisabeth will be featured in our next newsletter and will receive 10 FREE tree of life fusing decals. Here is some information about Elisabeth's business:

What a privilege to be a featured artist! My name is Elisabeth. I live in Southwestern Pennsylvania near Pittsburgh, a full time mother of two girls.. and a chocolate lab that I consider one of my children also :) I really enjoy peace and quiet when the kids go to bed!! That is my time to concentrate on glass. I am a perfectionist and quality is very important to me. Each piece is a fine balance of colors, textures and shapes. When combined, expresses it's own unique story. Creating and sharing these stories is my inspiration :)

Side Note~ I am currently taking classes at the Pittsburgh Glass Center to expand my knowledge in glass and to learn new techniques. I have just started a new line of Earth Friendly, Recycled Glass. I was so excited to use these decals from A.A.E. on my Recycled Glass Pendants and they look beautiful!! Thank you!! www.glisteningglass.etsy.com

To enter your business for dichroic glass jewelry artist of the week please email your information to info@aaeglass.com. We look forward to learning about your business.

New website is done!!! www.aaeglass.com

We have been working day and night for 3 weeks to get this site completed and here it is... http://www.aaeglass.com/

This site is much more user friendly and easier to order from. We invite you to take a look and tell us what you think. We have built websites before, but this is the best one by far.

We will be adding custom jewelry as soon as possible, but we wanted to get the fusing decals up ASAP. Again, we are very excited to share this with you and we hope you find it worth your while. If you have any questions, shoot us an email at info@aaeglass.com

Thank you all for your continued patronage and we look forward to doing business with you in the near future.

AAE

Firing instructions for glass fusing decals

Application Instructions:

1. Clean the glass surface where the decal will go.
2. Remove any wax paper barrier, if any, from the decal surface.
3. If desired, cut decal to desired shape using xacto knife or scissors.
4. Soak the decal in a shallow pan of warm water until they easily slide off the paper. It is easier to apply decal directly from the paper to the glass piece. Leaving them in water too long will result in them floating off the base paper and it will be difficult to apply.
5. Use a paper towel to blot excess water and gently smooth out any wrinkles or air bubbles. If air bubbles are not gently rubbed out, a tiny hole will pop through the decal when fired.
6. Change water frequently after soaking several decals to remove impurities.
7. ALL MOISTURE MUST BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FIRING. OVERNIGHT DRYING IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Firing Instructions:

Preheating is particularly important in decal work. Materials from the medium on the decal must be burned off gently. Good ventilation allow for a clean final product. Leave the kiln lid open 1-2 inches, plus any peepholes. Preheat slowly to 1000 degrees to prevent pinholes or blisters and then procede with normal ramping. Heat-soak the decals at top temperature for approximately 8-10 minutes. THE FIRING SCHEDULES PROVIDED ARE FOR A REFERENCE POINT ONLY! GET TO KNOW YOUR KILN! Need additional assistance? Email us at artisticaccentsetc@yahoo.com with any questions you may have. Remember, it is always better to under fire than over fire!

Low-fire schedule

250 DPH to 350 HOLD 20 minutes

500 DPH to 1000 HOLD 10 minutes

AFAP to 1034-1074 soak 8-10 minutes

High-fire schedule

250 DPH to 350 HOLD 20 minutes

500 DPH to 1000 HOLD 10 minutes

AFAP to 1280-1320 soak 8-10 minutes

New glass fusing decals available today!!!

We have released a new TWO color tree fusing decal. This is the best one yet. We also have gold and silver plated bails as well as several cords. Square and round bottle stopper blanks are located in the supply store as well. Not to mention several other fusing decal images. This supply store can be your one stop shop. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

Again we congratulate Mandy Codd as glass artist of the week. Get to know a little bit about Mandy and her store below. Get your emails in asap to be the next featured glass artist of the week. info@aaeglass.com

We will be sharing tip #4 this week which will review different cold working machines and how they work best.

Dichroic Glass Jewelry Artist of the Week Mandy Codd

Our very first dichroic glass jewelry artist of the week is Mandy Codd of www.dichroic-creations.com

Mandy will be featured in our weekly newsletter and she has also won 10 tree of life decals. You can visit her store by clicking on the above link. The pictures seen here are dichroic glass pieces Mandy made using fusible decals from our store. If you would like to be considered for artist of the week, simply send us an email at info@aaeglass.com. We will randomly select a new artist from the submissions we receive.

Here is some background info from Mandy about her and her business. Congratulations Mandy!

***My name is Mandy Codd, I'm a glass artist living on the Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia.

I have an extreme passion for dichroic glass.
A lot of thought for colours and design goes into each one of my handmade
Dichroic Creations.

I would have to say I am very addicted to glass and don't think I could ever lose the excitement that I feel when I open the kiln after each firing.

I am a stay at home Mum and have been creating my pendants for 2 1/2 years now, I work around my three Children, their ages range from 3 to 13.

I am always learning something new and just having fun experimenting too. I was so very excited to have been able to purchase these new decals and look forward to creating more beautiful pendants with them - my next lot are already in the kiln LOL.***

Help is available

We have received a few emails from glass artists asking for help and advice with their jewelry making. We are more than happy to answer any questions you have and we welcome them. The email address is aaeglass@gmail.com

Several dichroic glass artists are using these fusible decals for the first time. We can advise you how to eliminate air bubbles as well as offer advice on what background colors work best for each decal. I enjoy helping people make the best jewelry they can. There is no such thing as a dumb question. If you run into any problems at all, email us at aaeglass@gmail.com

I will be posting tip #3 this week and it will focus on how to eliminate air bubbles (see bubble in the top of the calla lily picture above). We will get into more detail about this in tip #3.

Also, if you want to email us about being a featured artist, there is still time. We have had several inquiries about this but people are still in the process of making their pieces so pictures are not available.

I have stocked my store with several new pieces this weekend. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

Thank you again for following our blog.

AAE

New gold butterfly water slide fusing decals available

We have released some new decals. These gold butterfly decals fire beautifully on dark glass. It is hard to find glass fusing decals that show well on dark glass. Well here they are. We have had many requests for more decals that fire on dark glass. Give these a try with your next jewelry pieces.

Also, starting today, we have decided to give all of our blog followers a PERMANENT 10% discount off glass fusing water slide decals. Just use the coupon code BLOG when you order and we can refund your 10% discount through paypal. Visit our shop today for these and other hard to find glass fusing supplies. http://www.artfire.com/users/glassdecals_fusingsupplies

I have also listed several new pendants as well as the best piece I have made in a long time. It is a linked bracelet and I love it. Visit my etsy store to view. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28881138

Thanks again for your patronage.

AAE

Looking to feature artists

We want to give you artists yet another outlet to promote your jewelry. We are looking to feature a glass jewelry artist per week on this blog. You may ask; What will this do for me and my business? Here is what it will do...

1-We will devote a blog entry just to you and your jewelry.
2-We will post 2 pictures of your finished product (using water slide decals purchased from AAE).
3-We will share a "blurb" about you and your business.
4-We will post a link to your store.
5-You will win 10 FREE tree of life water slide decals.

The first featured artist will be selected on Monday Aug. 10th.

Here is how you enter for a chance to be featured:
1-Click on the "comment" button below this post.
2-Give us some history on you and your business.
3-Give us a link to your store or web page.
4-Email us 2 pictures of your finished jewelry using these water slide decals.

We can't wait to see what everyone has to offer.

AAE

The 3 day decal sale has begun

Several people have taken advantage of 20% off dichroic water slide fusing decals this morning. We still have some new designs available and the sale goes through Monday. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies We have sold out of a few designs so be sure to secure yours today.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you, or if you have any questions.

AAE

Tip #2 Photographing Dichroic Glass Jewelry

The business of making and selling dichroic glass jewelry has many steps. None more important than photographing the jewelry so it sells fast and for a good price. Many times the difference between making a sale and not making a sale is the quality of the photo. I wanted to share some of my experiences with you, what works, what doesn't.

I have tried everything I can think of to improve my pictures. I have taken thousands of pictures over the years. I have spent hundreds of dollars on photo domes, photo cubes, cloud domes etc, and I wasn't happy with any of the pictures. After talking to a family friend, during Thanksgiving dinner, he gave me the best picture taking advice I have ever received. I started doing this 2 years ago and it has never failed...You can reach in the couch cushions or under your car seat to come up with the $2.99 it will cost you to purchase this top notch photo apparatus. Don't laugh. Are you ready? I purchased a gallon of milk, ate a few bowls of cereal and followed these five easy steps:

1.) Soak the labels off your empty milk gallon.

2.) Cut the milk gallon in half all the way around.

3.) Place your jewelry piece on your desired background.

4.) Place the milk carton over the jewelry piece and your background, place the lens of your digital camera in the top of the milk carton and click away.

5.) Take your photos outside. The best time of day is 2-5p.m. when it is slightly overcast or even a little shady. Direct sunlight is not good, it will only over-expose your photos.

If you look at our pictures in the store, they are clear and sharp with no glare spots. These have all been taken with the handy milk carton. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

So if you have a taste for Lucky Charms and need an apparatus to take great pictures, head out to your local grocer and pick up a gallon of milk. You won't be sorry :)

The following items have been released or will be released this Saturday. Please follow our blog to take advantage of 20% off your water slide decal orders from Saturday 8/2 through Monday 8/4. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies Purchase your decals, enter "blog 20" in the note to seller section and we will send you a revised paypal invoice.

1-Red and 22 kt. gold lily decal.
2-Red rose decal
3-Large and small 22 kt. gold butterfly mini sheet.
4-Large and small yellow single rose decals.
5-Round and square wine bottle stopper blanks.
6-Various sized wholesale cords and jewelry necklaces.

New Water Slide Decal Designs: Saturday

We will be releasing 2 new, water slide decals this Saturday at 12pm. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies These designs are brand new and limited in number.

We appreciate everyone who takes the time to bookmark our blog and follow. We have received some great notes from you this week, thank you. In appreciation we are offering 20% off decal orders from Saturday 8/2 through Monday 8/4. Just let us know that you follow the blog when you order (must sign up as a follower).

Along with the new designs, we will also be releasing square top bottle stopper blanks for below wholesale price. We created these square blanks and they can only be found in our store. We will have some round as well.

Tomorrow we will be posting our 2nd tip which will touch on photographing your pieces to sell. The goal is to take pictures that pop off the screen at the buyers. Hopefully we can offer some useful information. Here is a link to my store if you want to take a look at some pictures. I am still experimenting, but have found this to be one of the more "fun" parts of the process. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

Again, thank you everyone for following and I will be back tomorrow with tip #2.

AAE

Thank you and stay tuned

First off, we would like to thank everyone who purchased our decals and jewelry this weekend. We received some new inventory of items that sold out and have updated our store. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies

We can't wait to see the pieces you make. In fact, we are going to feature artists on this blog. So if you make a piece of jewelry using our water slide decals, send us a picture and a little blurb about your business, we will write a blog specific to you, with a picture of your jewelry and we will link your store as well. Free advertising anyone? All decals have been shipped.

If you are not a jewelry maker, but enjoy wearing dichroic glass jewelry, visit our store with made pieces. We will be adding new pieces daily. http://www.artfire.com/users/AAE-artglass

For you decal lovers, we will release a featured custom decal every Saturday. Be sure to check back often.

Have a great week.

AAE

Mighty tree of life and original tree of life are ready to order and pre-order

As promised, both tree of life decals are available for purchase at. http://www.artfire.com/users/GlassDecals_FusingSupplies

The Mighty tree of life is in stock and ready to ship, while the original tree of life will be ready to ship August 8th. We wanted to give our blog followers first chance to purchase both decals before anyone else, hence the pre-order on the original tree of life. Again, please email us to let us know that you are a blog follower to receive your 10% discount.

The original tree of life decal is on the top left. On the top right is a picture of a pendant I made with the new Mighty tree of life.

If you have any questions let us know. We expect these decals to be sold this weekend, so please act quickly.

Thank you for your loyalty.

AAE

New fused glass waterslide decals

We have new fused glass waterslide decals coming out in the next couple of days.

I wanted to post it on the blog and give you first chance to order. Please contact me if you want me to hold either of these for you. There will also be some 3 and 4 colored decals available in the very near future.

These decals as well as our current stock is HERE

Stay tuned for more custom decals and sale opportunities.

Have a great day