How to do fusing with your own hands?

The fusing technique appeared relatively recently, but it is based on the oldest hot enamel technique. It was used in ancient Egypt. The technique originated in Germany in the 90s of the last century. They tried to combine the pieces of different colors into a single whole, and for this they were melted at a temperature of 800-900 degrees. The result exceeded all expectations. Connoisseurs of beauty were subdued. The technique immediately found application in the creation of multilayer relief patterns. Recognition and Dissemination Since then, fusing has become widespread. It is actively used in various fields of art. It is suitable for decorating jewelry, window dressing, window dressing. Craftsmen create sets, key chains, mosaic panels. You can also make inserts for walls, countertops, photo frames, shades and lampshades. Any work delights the audience due to its novelty and beauty. Products using fusing technique are also good because they lack seams. This is a one-piece construction. The absence of seams means that the finished product will not be afraid of water. The result is a light, elegant drawing, somewhat reminiscent of watercolor. If desired, everyone can master the technique of “baking” glass. It can be either a hobby or a home-based business. You just need to purchase a special oven that can heat up to 900 degrees, and the necessary items: heat-resistant paper, glass chips, glass, glass cutter. How to get started? The technique for making copyrighted glass products is very simple. You need to start with the sketch of the product: lay out cut pieces of glass in the required order on a glass base. If there is no suitable base, heat-resistant paper is also suitable. The distances between the glass parts in large products are filled with special crumbs (frits). It can be glass granules. It is important to carefully place the sketch in the furnace, avoiding the displacement of parts. You can fuse the product into a single mass. It will be full fusing. And you can save the relief of the product by reducing the time spent in the furnace. You can pull it out only after the furnace has completely cooled down. While the product is hot, it is very fragile. From simple to complex Each step in the fusing technique is very important and requires impeccable execution. It is important to choose the right temperature for heating the glass. Heating can occur in the range from 650 to 920 degrees. When the glass is heated to its melting point, it will change color: it will turn red-yellow. The shape will also change. Merging begins when the edges of the parts come into contact with each other. For full fusing you need at least 800 degrees. When melting, the glass should adhere to the maximum temperature for some time. So you can achieve perfect smoothness of the surface. The fusing technique seems complicated only at first glance. In fact, it is easy to learn even at home. Fusing is in many ways similar to stained glass technology. Its difference in the absence of clear color boundaries and in the presence of smoother transitions of color shades. It is believed that inconspicuous color borders are more pleasing to the eye. There are several types of fusing: 1. Flat sintering technique. The simplest. Ideal for beginners. It looks pretty impressive. 2.Fire polishing. The objective of this technique is to round the edges of the product, to give the surface perfect smoothness and luster. It is important to prevent the melting of the main pattern. 3. Combined combing. The product that has passed the sintering process is modified manually using special tools. 4. Bending. Technique involves the repeated process of melting a once created product or workpiece. Using this technique, in prepared forms at the repeated stage of melting, it is possible to create volumetric things, for example, dishes. 5. Pate de Vaire. Casting is done in special forms. Soda is used, as a result of which small bubbles and droplets appear in the glass. Fusing at home As the saying goes, there would be a desire for creativity, and equipment is already a second and not so difficult question. Many people make fusing products in a conventional microwave. You only need to purchase a mini-version of the oven, designed specifically for the microwave.