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How to Melt Glass With a Torch. Glass melting has a long history, going back to approximately 3000 BC. In these early times, glass was melted to decorate vases. Glass is made up of silica, sodium carbonate and calcium carbonate. Most glass melts at 1400 to 1600 degrees Farenheit. Nevertheless, there are specialized glasses that will melt at as low as 900 degrees. A kiln is necessary to raise the temperature of glass to 1400 to 1600 degrees, while a blow torch can raise the temperature of…

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A beginner's guide to glass melting with kilns Melting glass is an exciting way to use old glass pieces and to form impressive, decorative art. Melting glass requires either a regular or microwave kiln, a firing profile, and some sturdy,...

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Designing and making your own jewelry is a great way to save money on store-bought pieces while harnessing your creativity. Using recycled materials in your creations will save you even more while helping the environment.

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Apollinaris sparkling water bottles are crushed and fused into leaves. Copper wire leaf veins are fused into glass leaves, and then soldered to brass stems....

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There are two basic forms of glass blowing: offhand glass blowing, which is typically done in large studios complete with three separate furnaces, and lampworking, which involves smaller equipment but can be equally rewarding and enjoyable. What do you need for glass blowing?

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Advertising Disclosure: Upcycle Design Lab may be compensated in exchange for featured placement of certain sponsored products and services, or your clicking on links posted on this website. Hello and Welcome, If you are new to this blog or have been away for a while you might not know how

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Hello, How is your July going? If you are in the US let me wish you a happy 4th of July! I hope you are enjoying some sunshine and tasty grilled food before viewing some celebratory fireworks. We will probably be hiding in our basement as one of our pups

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Everything you need to know before you start your first glass fusing projectThe art of fusing different glasses together can be used to create sculptures, jewelry, dishware, and other beautiful pieces. Despite the intricate appearance of...

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Glass is so commonplace in the modern world that it is often taken for granted. For those of us who enjoy working with glass though, it becomes an obsession. The most dedicated and motivated among us sometimes consider bringing their hobby to the next level by making their glass themselves from locally sourced river sand, but is that really a good idea? Can you use river sand to make glass? Making Glass, River Bed, Taken For Granted, Epic Fails, Blue Glass, Colored Glass, Glass Blowing, Fun Facts, Good Things

Glass is so commonplace in the modern world that it is often taken for granted. For those of us who enjoy working with glass though, it becomes an obsession. The most dedicated and motivated among us sometimes consider bringing their hobby to the next level by making their glass themselves from locally sourced river sand, but is that really a good idea? Can you use river sand to make glass?

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