My First Glass Plate

I am so pleased with my first attempt.

I have had the plate mold for many months now and just haven't plucked up the courage to try it. I wish I had done this months ago.
Yesterday I created this gorgeous plate. I was amazed, I CAN do it even if my kiln is so unpredictable.

Today I have decided to try again, fingers crossed. I would love to get a few of these created for a craft fair I am attending in November.

Playing With Glass

What have I been up to lately. Well the kiln has been hotting up and glass has been cooking.

The last few months have had some really hot weekends so I have not really wanted to take the risk of getting the kiln on. This weekend I did.

I have so neglected my handmade radical glass store and thought I better get some new creations on board.

This time I had a play with some 22k gold decals in flowers and butterflies. Last time I tried these the kiln got to hot and the gold just burnt away.

Well I kept a good eye on the temperature this time and please with how the glass fused together.

New Creations In My Store

As I am getting more confident with my kiln I am trying different molds and glass.

Just lately I have been using a small round mold, half filling with glass frit. I then have 30 little round glass pieces. From these small glass 'buttons' I was able to create ear studs, bobby pins and cuff links.

I have now been able to list a few cuff links and ear studs in my Etsy store http://radicalglass.etsy.com the bobby pins will be listed shortly.

For My Darling Daughter

I thought I would play around with my glass and attempt some letters in dichroic. I started with the letter 'K' as my daughters name is Kirsty.

Well this one was a success and is now put away for my daughter for Christmas. I am so pleased with it and hoping she will like it.

A Bit Of Colour

From my last batch that was created in my kiln I must say these 2 have been my favourites. The beautiful colours just bring a smile to my face - happy colours!
Both pendants can be found in my Etsy store - Radicalglass.

This Weekends Batch

Wow I am totally pleased with the way this little batch came out.

A few awesome pendants, stud earrings and maybe a couple of cuff links."doing the happy dance"

You should see a few on these in my 'crazy' glass store, radicalglass.

Most of these are going to be labeled up for my up and coming exhibition at Glenbrook, NSW, Australia. You can check out some more exhibitors at mountainmakers blog.

Fresh From The Kiln

Well sort of fresh from the kiln. Actually came out of the kiln last weekend but the weather has been rainy and gloomy and dark when I get home from work that I haven't been able to photograph them. I do hate taking photos in artificial lighting.I just love these colours and the fairies are so cute.

These lovely pendants can be found in my new store - radicalglass.

Getting To Know My Kiln

I have been so quiet lately. Big reason is getting to know my kiln. It has been so unpredictable with over firing mostly. This batch almost had me in tears. Never heard of anyone having so much trouble, I absolutely dread my next electricity bill. I still have a lot to learn and it is getting very frustrating.
Now I have slowed things down and some wonderful and unusual creations have been forming.
To celebrate I decided to ope a new store. Not much to see at the moment, just check it out - radicalglass I am so in love with my new banner.I would love to learn more but there just doesn't seem to be many people out there to help.

First Firing

Last night I sat and nursed the kiln for about 2 hours. Burnt the sensor on the pyrometer as I was testing the temp too often. Top temp was 1630F.
This is the first batch and a bit of a woopsie so they are back in the kiln tonight for more firing. The edges are too rough and need to be more rounded. My first batch on randomness LOL.

You learn by your mistakes.

What Now??

Electrician has come and gone. My kiln is almost ready to use. Just really need to vacuum the dust and bits out.
Hmmm! Come on girl you say, get on with it. Yep, now I am scared to fire it up. How many boobs will I make? How and where on earth do I put the pyrometer probe thingy? Will everything flop like my cake below? LOL.

I need to move it slightly to the left away from some wood panels just in case it gets too hot. Don't want to put my firey training in to action on my own home. Now where is that fire extinguisher???