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Project Guide Penguin Holiday Plate

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This adorable 10" plate goes together in minutes and is sure to be a treasured gift or part of your holiday decorations. Materials all 96 COE: Top: 10x10"  (I flipped it over for a more subtle color) OGT 317.02 Base: 10x10" White SP SF200 2 10x1" strips & 2 8x1" strips 355.1 for the border OGT 355.1 Penguin Cluster 96PENGUINXL Dichroic Strips or other elements of your choice Procedure:  Make sure that all of your components are squeaky clean. Stack as shown. I did glue this one up with gel glue because of the weight and I didn't want my feet...

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Glaskolben Video

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Day Three: Puddles

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Let's get a good volume of projects started today. In the kiln today: Slab Puddle Project (Click for the project guide)  On Deck: Glue Up (for tomorrow) Monochrome mini puddles (Click for the tutorial) I'm already starting to see some of the supplies that I bought on day one get here. The table hasn't arrived, but the ring display, table cover and burlap table scarf have.    

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Project Guide: Ikea Lantern Inserts

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  This project utilizes the Borrby lantern (black or white) in either small or large. These currently sell on Ikea for $7.99 and $14.99. 1. Gently manipulate the tabs to remove the plain glass insert(s) you'd like to replace with fused glass. 2. Using the piece of glass as a pattern, cut a base for your project. 3. Decorate your base as you'd like, making sure to leave 1/2" on each side so your piece will fit the frame when you assemble your lantern. 4. Tack fuse. 5. Assemble your lantern using your new inserts. Tip from the trenches: To...

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Project Guide: Dots Plate

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Base: 6x6" (any color)Second layer border: two 1/2" x 6" strips; two 1/2" x 5" stripsSecond layer dots: number and color of choiceSecond layer filler: medium frit in choice of color To assemble:Clean all of your piecesGlue the clear strips to the edges of your base to create a damArrange glass blobs as desired Fill with frit, using a brush to sweep frit into every nook and cranny. Because my blobs were taller than the edges, I didn't mound the frit. If you use smaller blobs, mound the frit slightly as it will settle when it melts. Want bubbles? Use...

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