Glass Frit/Powder Sifters
"Frit" is glass which has been broken up into pieces of varying size. You use different sized chunks for different purposes (eg large chunks could be used for mosaic style work, while glass powder cou…
October 2020
Fused Glass/Metal Experiments
I've been trying combining fused glass with various powdered metals and metal compounds to see what effect it has on the glass colour. I've been intentionally avoiding compounds which - when heated -…
Fused Glass Attempt # 1
The first thing I tried with my new kiln was some glass fusing. Tools To cut glass I needed some new tools: - Toyo Glass cutter and cutting oil (appears to be just a very low viscosity mineral oil). -…
New Tool! Jewellery Kiln
I've wanted one of these for ages, so I decided to buy one a couple of weeks ago. I went for a "Prometheus Pro-1 PRG" which is a small, comparatively cheap desktop kiln: Its ideal for a beginner. I pa…
Cyanotype Attempt #2
I tried the Cyanotype process again. I used the same method as before, with the following improvements: - I had sponge brushes to paint the fluid on the paper consistently. - I made sure not to leave…
Peace Lily (Spathiphyllum Wallisii) Pollen
My Peace Lily has flowered and is scattering pollen everywhere. I think might even be giving me mild hayfever. Clearly the only thing to do is investigate! I happen to have this microscope slide equip…