Fused bracelet

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1

Measure and mark the following glass sheets: Black Sheet Glass – eleven 3/8” X 3/8”

Clear Dichroic – eleven 3/8” X 3/8”

Step 2

Using a glass cutter, cut glass to designated sizes as indicated above. Clean glass using paper towel

moistened with water. Completely dry the surface of the glass with a lint free cloth.

Step 3

Next, cut three 2” X 2” piece of kiln paper. Remove the lid from the Fuseworks™ Kiln. Place one sheet of

kiln paper on the kiln base.

Step 4

Layer the glass on the kiln paper. Start with the base, 3/8” X 3/8” Black glass. Evenly space glass

squares on the kiln paper, no more then 4 pieces per firing. Cover the Black glass with 3/8” X 3/8” Clear

Dichroic glass.

HOT TIP: Try using a different base glass such as white, black or clear.

Step 5

Carefully set the base with glass inside the microwave. Cover base and glass with kiln lid.

Step 6

Fuse using the chart below. HOT TIP: All microwave and kiln combinations will have different firing

patterns. Be sure to take careful notes and log all fusing times for future use.

PLEASE NOTE: Dichroic Glass may darken or loose its color if over fired. To prevent this from

occurring, carefully follow the fusing schedule listed below. After second firing, you can open the

microwave, using Hot Mitts carefully lift the lid of the kiln enough to inspect the fusing process. By doing

so, you will release some of the heat from the chamber, resulting in a reduction of the temperature inside

the kiln. If glass is not fused to your liking, return the lid to the base and continue to fuse in 15 second

intervals until desired look.

Step 7

Once glass has completely fused, remove kiln from microwave using the Hot Mitts and place on a heat

resistant surface. Cool the kiln on a heat resistant surface for at least 30 minutes with the lid on.

Removing the lid or peeking under the lid during the cooling will result in your piece cracking. Glass

remains hot for a long time and should be handled with great caution.

Step 8

Repeat steps 4-7 until you have created 11 fused glass cabochons.

Step 9

When cooled, adhere Dichroic cabochons to the disks of the Fuseworks™ Bracelet & allow to dry.

Additional adornments such as charms & ribbons can be added to create a personalized bracelet sure to

put sparkle into your holidays.

MATERIALS CHECKLIST:

Holiday Sparkle Bracelet

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Fuseworks™ Kiln

Fuseworks™ Kiln paper

Fuseworks™ Gun Metal Link Bracelet

Fuseworks™ Clear Dichroic Glass

Fuseworks™ Black Sheet Glass

Fuseworks™ Hot Mitts

E6000 or other glass glue

Glass cutter

Ruler

Marker

Paper towels

Glass cleaner

Minutes

3 to 4

70% Power 2 min; 100% 1 minute

70% Power 2 min; 100% 1 minute

Watts

800

1100

1200

Thickness of Glass

1/4” (2 - 3/8” pcs.)

1/4” (2 - 3/8” pcs.)

1/4” (2 - 3/8” pcs.)

FUSING SCHEDULE