What Is Stained Glass Caming?
Posted by SW Art Glass on 5/21/2025 to
Stained Glass
Stained glass caming is one of the most important structural components in traditional stained glass work. While the glass itself forms the visual focal point, caming provides the framework that holds each piece securely in
Best Hand Tools for Cutting Glass
Posted by SW Art Glass on 5/15/2025 to
Hand Tools
Cutting glass is one of the most fundamental—and rewarding—skills in glass art. Whether you're crafting stained glass windows, fusing decorative panels, or assembling mosaics, the quality and type of tools you use can dramatically affect
How Do Glass Fusing Kilns Work?
Posted by SW Art Glass on 5/15/2025 to
Fused Glass
Glass fusing kilns are the heart of every kiln-formed glass studio. These electric-powered chambers allow artists to combine, shape, and transform sheet glass into a variety of forms—from jewelry and coasters to bowls, sculptures, and functional
Essential Glass Fusing Supplies to Start Creating Art
Posted by SW Art Glass on 4/23/2025 to
Fused Glass
Glass fusing is a captivating way to turn ordinary glass into functional or decorative art. Whether you’re creating a bowl, pendant, or wall piece, success starts with the right glass fusing supplies . In this guide, we’ll cover the core
How To Solder Stained Glass Pieces Together
Posted by SW Art Glass on 4/23/2025 to
Solder
Learning how to solder stained glass pieces is a foundational skill in stained glass artistry. Whether you're assembling a decorative sun catcher or constructing a leaded panel, proper soldering creates strong, clean joints that hold your design together while enhancing its visual appeal.
How can I prevent bubbles in my fused glass art?
Posted by Rob Fleischner on 3/17/2025 to
Great question! Let’s start by admitting we sometimes expect too much of our glass when we build complicated pieces and put them in the kiln.
Let’s start simple. Did you ever look at your transparent sheets of glass (color or clear) and see
Why is my fused glass piece cracking ?
Posted by Rob Fleischner on 3/5/2025 to
Fused Glass
Why is my fused glass piece cracking?
This is a common problem that has many possible answers. As such, let’s break the reasons down into a couple categories. First, incompatibility or fit of the glass being fused together. Next, variations in
What are slump molds made of ?
Posted by Rob Fleischner on 2/12/2025 to
Fused Glass
What are slump molds made of ?
While this his is a loaded question because there are many
things that can be used, the most common mold materials used to slump glass are
ceramic and stainless steel.
Can any glass be fused ?
Posted by Rob Fleischner on 2/6/2025 to
Fused Glass
Can any glass be fused? This is a good question. If you have a single piece of any glass, cut it into two or more pieces, and they will fuse to each other if you have a kiln that can get it hot enough in a controlled manner. How hot it must
My Journey into Fused Glass: Where Art and Fire Meet!
Posted by Rob Fleischner on 8/28/2024 to
Fused Glass
Fused glass items are made using a type of glass that will bond well with other glass of its type when subjected to the heat of a kiln. The temperature at which we fuse ranges from 1360F 10 1500F depending on the effects you want. It is common to
Welcome to our online store
Posted by on 6/4/2014 to
Fused Glass
Welcome to our online store! Our team is proud to announce that we're now open for business, and we look forward to serving you all in the future. If you have any questions about this store or the products found within, please don't hesitate to contact us any time.
Our website has been carefully designed to provide you with an amazingly flexible online shopping experience, and its ease of navigation is something we think you'll grow to depend on and appreciate. Feel free to browse our entire product catalog, and let us know if you have any questions, comments or concerns about the items housed within. Our team is always ready and willing to assist our customers, and we are happy for your visit.