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Start by cutting squares. 3", 2 1/2", 2", 1 1/2" (If you cut four each you'll get eight trees) Now cut those squares in half diagonally to make triangles. Starting with the largest triangle, cut the tips off. The tip of the largest triangle is used for the top of the tree and measures about 3/4" tall.   Run a line of glue along the top edge. I don't normally glue up projects like these, but they'll want to slide. Place the next largest on top of the base piece and continue until you'll assembled your tree. Add a small...

What you'll need 2 square feet of compatible glass (I used 96 Icicle because I like the icy look) 1/8" Fiber Paper Cookie Cutters & an ink pad (optional) Instructions: Cut glass into 4x4" squares. You'll need two for each coaster. Dip the cookie cutter into the ink pad and stamp onto your 1/8" fiber paper, or just make your own designs. Hint: You'll want to make each design take up about the same amount of space so that the coasters will retain about the same size once fused. I just eye-ball these. It doesn't have to be too scientific....

What you'll need: 2 10" black System 96 Precut Rounds (or cut your own) 1 package each three colors of Spectrum Chips (or make your own) 1/2" 1 package Colorado River Rock Medium (or make your own) 1/2" Thinfire fusing paper A slumping mold. We used Patty Gray's bowl mold. The purpose of this fun tutorial is to learn about basic glass control. Most fused glass projects are one-sided or have a pattern that goes all the way through the piece. With this technique, you can decorate both sides of your bowl or platter while keeping a nice round shape....