Stained Glass Fusing Process

Every technological development brings something original to each domain. Thanks to the fusing technique making stained glass became easier than ever. This technique can fulfill any artist’s dream.

 

Glass fusion is a technique destined to mix up glass pieces in order to create an amazing stained glass window.

 

Here’s a description of this technique:

When choosing the big glass pane, the artist must take into consideration the colors, the size and the general aspect of his project. On that pane he will put the stained glass pieces in the desired shape, like a puzzle.

 

The look of the design is all up to the producer’s imagination. Pieces can be placed in any possible way, even some above the others. The coefficient of expansion is a very important element. During the fusing procedure some glass pieces may break, this is why you shouldn’t try this technique if you don’t have the required tools and materials.

 

To obtain better results it is recommended to use special glue in order to fix the small glass pieces. When the fusion process is over, the glue will disappear without leaving any visible trace on the glass.

 

After your design is ready you must put it in a kiln and fire it at a temperature of about 500 to 600 degrees Celsius. During the firing process, the glass pieces will melt and stick to each other. After cooling down you’ll have a beautiful ready to use stained glass pane.

 

With this technique, manipulating the glass becomes a lot easier and the artist has the possibility to great some amazing effects. The result will be piece of stained glass. Off course painting and gluing the glass pieces have some disadvantages. Over time, the color will fade and the classic glass gluing technique is too pretentious.

 

Using this technique you can create a variety of beautiful stained glass items. When light passes through a stained glass window, an amazing effect is produced an effect that you will surely love. So, if you want to create a glass pane or a stained glass decoration for you’re home you should definitely use the glass fusing technique.