Lisa Vogt Art Adventure Blog: Red, White and Blue Spirit How-To

I love having an assortment of seasonal fused glass pieces on hand to decorate my home for different holidays. The themed glass-work adds a nice artistic touch to my counter or coffee table.

In the spirit of giving, I’m sharing a couple of my favorite American themed pieces with you. Don’t worry. Memorial Day may be right around the corner, but there’s still time. Read on, and you’ll see that these fun pieces are actually fast and easy to make.

This rectangular dish looks simple, but the bold colors and elongated shape make a dramatic statement when this bright beauty is on display.

American Pride Plate, 7” x 14”

Cut a clear base layer to fit your slumping mold. This dish measures 7” x 14”.

Cut ½” squares out of clear glass and white glass.

Cut 1” squares out of red glass and blue glass. I used opal glass, but transparent looks terrific too.

Arrange the squares on the clear base layer. Fire the glass to a full fuse temperature using the firing guide below. Slump the fused glass into a shallow mold using the guide below. Done!

Red, White and Blue Plate, 10” x 10”

The combination of rich colors along with the soft profile, make this plate a wonderful addition to any holiday collection, and you’ll love how easy it is to make.

Using the pattern available on my website as a guide, cut a base layer out of clear glass.

Cut the paper pattern up and use it as a guide to cut the glass pieces that make up the design layer. Grind the cut glass as needed to remove any sharp edges and to improve the shapes.

Arrange the design layer on the clear base layer. Fire the glass to a full fuse temperature using the firing guide below. Slump the fused glass into a shallow mold using the guide below.

Just like that you have a wonderful patriotic plate to brighten your home.

Get your Red, White and Blue plate pattern here.

http://www.lisavogt.net/PrintPattern.aspx?id=7

Fusing Guide Project up to 14”

Segment 1: Ramp 300 F/hr to 1300 and hold 30 min.

Segment 2: Ramp 500F/hr to 1465 and hold 10 min.

Segment 3: Ramp 9999(AFAP*) to 960 and hold 40 min.

Segment 4: Cool to room temperature.

*As fast as possible

Slumping Guide

Segment 1: Ramp 300 F/hr to 1265 and hold 10 min.

Segment 2: Ramp 9999(AFAP*) to 960 and hold 40 min.

Segment 3: Cool to room temperature.

*As fast as possible

NOTE: Kilns fire differently. Test fire these guides in your kiln and then make adjustments as needed.

Happy Memorial Day!

Happy fusing,

Lisa

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