Making small fused glass cabochons for earrings.

Here is a simple trick on making small fused glass cabochons for earrings or other embellishments. Cut 1/2" glass squares. Use only 2 if you are using 3mm glass. Use 3 if you are using 2mm thin glass. Simply cut the squares (a strip cutter will allow to make lots of these fast!) and add a tiny dab of glue to the bottom square. Place the top squares off center as shown. If adding a third layer set the third off set from the middle one. The corners will melt into a rounded circular cab. Little or no grinding is needed.

Show and Tell - Anna Blair

ETSY

I would like to introduce you to Anna Blair. You can see her work at ETSY, ARTFIRE and FUNKY FINDS

My name is Anna Blair (ab2255's dichroic glass works).  For 38 years I taught in a local High School, teaching inner-city students commercial art.  I love art, and enjoyed teaching all phases.  As a treat to the students and myself, I always stuck a little fine art in the commercial art curriculum.  Now that I've retired, I can devote more time to doing work that intrigues me, such as hot glass.  After I retired, I reincarnated a thirty year old jewelry kiln by rewiring it, and have been exploring hot glass since then.

One thing that defines me is tenacity.  I'm simply driven to do what I do.  When I paint, I stay up all night working on the painting.  So actually glass is a good choice.  I can put it in the kiln and fire it, then I can't touch it (or open the door) for eight hours or more... that way I get some sleep! lol.

I live in Fort Worth, Texas, "Where the West Begins" is where I live.  It's a large city, but with a western flavor.  Not as sophisticated as Dallas, but more earthy and friendly.  The weather is mild, except in the summer- it can get pretty hot.  We have a few cold days in the winter, with snow once or twice every year or two.  Generally, it's nice enough to enjoy the outdoors year round.

The best advice I can give any emerging artist is to stay the course.  Believe in yourself, and work hard to make the best product you can.  

I believe a carefully made product made with love and care in the U.S. benefits artists from all walks of life.  It not only helps the economy for that artist and his/her family, but it nourishes the spirit of both the artist and the recipient of his or her work.  It's a win/win.

Thank you for sharing Anna and good luck with your glass.

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New Large Silver Bails Available

Large Silver Bails

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AAE Glass presents sun and moon glue on jewelry bails. New larger size. Add some class to your jewelry designs. Pack of ten. What a unique addition to your jewelry piece! The sun shaped glue on pendant bail is silver plated and sure to bring that eclectic element to your designs. These bails are great for all shapes, including circles. The opening will fit up to a 2.5mm chain or cord.

Dimensions: 22mm Tall 7.5mm Glueable Surface (With our crescent Moon indentation) Loop Opening: 6mm x 4mm

New Tree of Life Pack Now Available

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AAE Glass presents the Tree Pack of glass fusible decals. A sample of all four of our best selling trees in one pack! Our enamel water slide decals are of the BEST QUALITY on the market. Do not be fooled by imitators decals, they will only fade or rub off eventually!

1 Tree of life silhouette 1 White Tree of Life (hottest decal on the market!) 1 Mighty Tree of Life 1 Green tree - 2 colors!

This is sure to move quick.  This is perfect for your holiday jewelry.

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Show and Tell - Free Advertising

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Our blog receives thousands of views each month. We want to feature your work
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4-Text that you would like inserted in the post. (Bio, history, sales, etc...)

White Tree of Life Glass Fusing Decal

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We have restocked the white tree of life glass fusing decal. This decal is sure to be popular for the winter months. All of our fusing decals can be fired on dark glass.

AAE Glass presents another original fused glass decal. The Winter white tree of life fusing decal will add a dramatic look to your Fall/Winter designs. Take a look at the detail on this image. Low-Fire decal with full instructions included.

1.75" H at tallest point. 1.25" W at widest point.

.99 Glass Fusing Decals

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Several of our top selling low fire fusing decals are on sale for .99 for a very limited time. If you have been waiting to try our glass fusing decals, now is the perfect time. This represents 65% off the retail price. 10 total fusing decals are available for .99, including 2 high fire decal designs.

Don't forget to look at our other low fire and high fire fusing decals. Also, we have released several new glass fusing sheets, including our first custom colored decals

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