Author: Alison Foshee
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Using Milestone Decals
Milestone decals are printed on water-release backing paper coated with an adhesive made from cornstarch. A layer of wax paper protects vthe decal. For best results, apply decals to prefired…
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What Size French Cleat Do I Need?
Once you know the weight of your piece, use the chart in the article to select the right cleat(s). This article shows specs for 3˝,6˝, and 12˝ cleats. See the…
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What to Expect From Opaline Striker Frit
Like Opaline sheet glass, Opaline frit is a unique translucent style that transmits cool tones or warm fiery effects depending on how the light hits it. Challenge Opaline frit tends…
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Zyp Tips for Ceramic Casting Molds
Zyp Boron Nitride Aerosol Lubricoat (008714) is a separator that can be applied to ceramic casting molds as a release between mold and glass. It can be very effective and…
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The Reactive Potential of Bullseye Glass
Whether you want to avoid reactions, or harness them as exciting design elements, this chart shows which combinations are most likely to react. Bullseye Glass styles are arranged based on…
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Aralia Leaf
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre, Aralia Leaf (020016) “The design for the Aralia Leaf looks tropical, but the plant actual thrives in the American Pacific Northwest. The mold started…
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Branches, Pine Cones and Small Leaves
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre, Branches (020005), Pinecones and Leaves (020003), Instructions direct from Colour de Verre on how to create your own delicate glass forest.
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Cabbage Leaf
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre “The cabbage leaf motif is often seen in both modern and antique majolica ware. The Colour de Verre design has an abundance of detail…
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Feather
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre, Feather (020017) “Feathers are a design element that appears again and again in both decorative and functional pieces. Colour de Verre’s Feather design has…
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Flaming Hearts
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre “Flaming Heart imagery used to be only seen in religious paintings, drawings, and statuary. However, in recent years, it can be seen everywhere from…
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Holiday Stars
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre, Holiday Stars (020011) “Our Holiday Stars are a great way to brighten up the drabness of winter days. They are perfect decorations for a…
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Kiwi Leaf
Reusable mold by Colour de Verre, (020015) “Kiwi vines are a common sight in Portland gardens. Their big, broad leaves create lush canopies when grown on arbors and pergolas. This…