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This is a great beginner project. I call these "working glass" projects because the glass does the work for you! It's easy! Take a base color (I used 200 white) 6x6"Choose a second layer center color (I used clear for depth) 5x5"Cut 2 border strips 1/2" by 5"Cut 2 border strips 1/2" by 6"Cut your square focal 3x3" Assemble Fuse One: I did a tack fuse for the original fuse because I wanted the edges to stay sharp. Fuse Two: Slump into a plate mold (I used Creative Paradise GM14)

Subtle Movement This is a quick plate but one that people always seem to be drawn to. To create this plate, select a sheet of glass that has gentle movement. This plate can be made with or without the embellishments. Without embellishments, cutting needs to be much more accurate. Take a base measuring 6x6" square.Cut six one inch by six inch strips of glass from a swirled or wispy piece (I used sour apple)Add embellishments if you want. I used 1/4" squares and small Colorado River Rock in white. I used noodle in white and amazon. Place your base down first. Add the strips, one...

Base 6x6" WhiteCorners 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" Clear (four pieces)Ribbon: One strip 6x1" Two strips 2 1/2" by 1" Any colorFree form bow pieces: center is 1x1" The other ones I just guessed.Glass Circles, squares, noodles, etc for the decorations (I used Spectrum Pebbles) Choose a texture, either smooth or contoured Smooth: Assemble and do a bubble squeeze Contoured: Fuse and do a contour fuse Slump into a plate form. I used the Bullseye 8996 form

This one was inspired by the stained glass windows of my youth. The fun little corner detail (the line between the blue and yellow) was a happy accident. I have no idea why it happened, but I like it a lot. This six by six inch plate using the following pieces 6x6" base (icicle)4x4" center (ruby)4 1x1" Square of four colors4 1/2 by 1" pieces for the corners8 1/2" by 1/2" squares (four of each color) Assemble & run through a bubble squeeze program. Slump into your favorite drop out or plate mold. I used GM14.

Ladybug Picnic ~ All Done In Spectrum System 96 Glass 1 six by six inch base (I used icicle clear)1 five by five inch sheet for the center top of the plate (I used Sour Apple)2 strips 1/2 by five inches for borders (I used Amazon Green)2 strips 1/2 by six inches for borders (I used Amazon Green)4 pieces of medium Colorado River Rock (I used White Opal)Black opal for the bodyRed opal for the wingsBlack stringer for the antennaeSmall black Colorado River Rock for the spots and antennae tips Instructions: Build your plate using the base, border pieces, and center sheet. I don't...