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We’re in love with Bullseye's Tint Overlay Palette!
Bullseye Glass Quick Tip: Have you ever watched the show "Say Yes to the Dress"... well, that how much you are going to be in love with this new Tint Overlay Palette from Bullseye Glass! And, it is so easy!For a semi-matte finish and crisp seams, simply design with a base layer of tint glass and cap with an opalescent style. To keep the finish, slump with the shelf-side facing up and work with molds that require relatively little heatwork. Check out some of our best-selling glass kilns: Evenheat GTS 2541 Paragon Janus1613 Olympic Champ XL
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Hake brush hack
We love Bullseye Glass Blog Posts and this one is genius! Connect a full size/standard brush (5.5″) to a short section of another brush (they’re perforated or maybe you already have a broken one) with hot glue & duct tape. Voila! Having a variety of widths in the studio is handy for different applications. Just make sure that the wide one still fits in your primer bucket! Check out some of our best-selling glass kilns: Paragon CS-19S Evenheat Studio Pro 24 Olympic Traveler 120v
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Drilling Small Holes in Jewelry
While teaching jewelry workshops, we get this question a lot... "What is the most effective way to drill a small hole in my pendant?" It seems like a simple question but it can cause a lot of stress to both the student, and the glass.
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Applying kiln wash should be easy, right?
We all know that kiln wash and shelf primer does not melt at high temperatures which enables it to form a protective barrier between kiln shelves and glaze or glass. But, did you know the secret to smooth and bubble free kiln wash is to warm the shelves prior to its application?
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Designing Your Own Art Glass
Don’t you hate being dependent on the selection of sheet glass offered by dealers and manufacturers? We think it’s time free yourself from searching for that perfect sheet of glass and learn how to create it yourself!
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Circles from Squares... Be careful, they’re addictive!
This QuickTip will teach you how to create nicely rounded cabochons from stacks of 0.75" (20 x 20 mm) squares, thanks to heat, gravity, and the 6 Millimeter Rule.
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Working Deep
Bullseye Glass Studio Tip: This TipSheet will introduce you to ways to float imagery and color within thick blocks of clear glass. This method is direct, simple, and allows greater control of line quality than is achievable with other techniques. The primary technical challenges involved in this working method are: Controlling trapped air (bubbles) Restraining the glass flow at full fusing temperatures Working with extended heating and cooling cycles Minimizing coldworking to the finished project Check out some of our best-selling glass kilns: Paragon SC3 Jen-Ken AF3P 11/9 with 4" Flip Door Evenheat Studio Pro STP with Window
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