Quick Tips: Adding Findings to Fused Glass Jewelry

Supplies:

• Sanding Block or Glass Etching Cream
• Cleaner
• Two Part Adhesive
• Clamps
• Aluminum Foil
• Acid Brush

1. Rough up any glass smooth surface (where the bail or finding will go) with a sanding block. 
2. Clean all surface thoroughly.
3. Mix two part adhesive on aluminum foil. I try to make about a teaspoon of adhesive. (I can do about six items per batch of adhesive. Trying to do more than that leads to problems.)
4. Using an acid brush, paint a thin layer of adhesive on the bail and on the art object.
5. Squeeze together, check alignment & clamp or squeeze together for about 30 seconds.
6. Let dry.

Hint: Heavy pieces do better with glass etching cream. The rest I do with a sanding block.