Tips on Flame Chemistry

Tips on Flame Chemistry

Do You Know What Flame You Are Using?   Oxidizing Flame – is the flame produced when an excessive amount of oxygen is used. When the amount of oxygen increases, the flame shortens, its color darkens, and it begins to hiss and roar. As its name suggests, it...
Storage-Annealing Bubbles-Wire

Storage-Annealing Bubbles-Wire

Anealing Bubbles – Small Part Storage – Wire Straightener   We have 3 tips for you this month. Below is a photo of the neatest tool I have purchased in quite a while. It is a Wire Straightener Tool from Artistic Wire, and it works great. ~ Beverly...
Fusing, Gluing, Organizing

Fusing, Gluing, Organizing

Fusing Videos, Gluing Metal to Glass, Organization   Are you looking for Fusing Tutorials????? This website for D & L Art Glass has lots of free fusing tutorials. They range from how to use different kinds of equipment and tools to all types of fused...
Fusing Tips – Making Dots

Fusing Tips – Making Dots

Fusing Tips on Making Dots   Fusing to Make Small Round Dots and Large Round Cabochons: This tip is from Susan McGarry’s Video. To make small fused dots, place 2 small squares together and turn the top square slightly. Next, fuse using a Full Fuse Schedule. Then...
Warmers – Moisture Packs – Storage

Warmers – Moisture Packs – Storage

Warmers, Moisture Packets & Storage   This month we have tips on heating your murrini, storing your glass, and keeping your jewelry items from tarnishing so easily. We would love to feature your tips in a future Tips & Tricks column in our newletter....
Tips – Fusing Murrini

Tips – Fusing Murrini

Fusing Murrini before Use   We have lots of “new members” so we invite the new members as well as those who have been in the club for a while or forever, and who have great ideas, to send them to tipsandtricks@theglassdragons.com. We would love to hear what you...