Fusing wire into glass
J B
>earrings in our kiln. We have seen some
>work by other artists where they have
>apparently fused some refractory wire into
>the glass, which is then simply looped to
>form the earring. This material looks like a
>gold and/or platinum alloy, and it
>obviously has the right properties for the
>application:
>* Looks good on the final product
>* Highly ductile
>* Does not oxidize or melt in the kiln at
>around 1500 F
>* Coefficient of expansion is compatible
>with the glass
>* Looks as if it does not "wet" when the
>glass is liquid.
>The question is, what is this magical
>metal? Anyone who can let us in on the
>secret, please respond via email. If we get
>a variety of interesting answers, we will
>post a summary to these groups.
I also make fused dichroic glass jewelry. I fuse Fine Silver (.999 )
between layers of glass.... it meets all of the above criteria!
Hope this helps!
Joan
Beadnik Jewelry Creations
Connecticut
Justin E. Harlow III
seen some work by other artists where they have apparently fused some
refractory wire into the glass, which is then simply looped to form the
earring. This material looks like a gold and/or platinum alloy, and it
obviously has the right properties for the application:
* Looks good on the final product
* Highly ductile
* Does not oxidize or melt in the kiln at around 1500 F
* Coefficient of expansion is compatible with the glass
* Looks as if it does not "wet" when the glass is liquid.
The question is, what is this magical metal? Anyone who can let us in
on the secret, please respond via email. If we get a variety of
interesting answers, we will post a summary to these groups.
Thanks
Justin and Samantha Harlow
DBA Off the Deep End
Wheat Carr
There are also some high temperature wires avaialble thru Glass
suppliers that can be fused into the glass to allow the finished product
to be used as a button.
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Fine silver does as you describe.
Sterling silver turns yellow.
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I've used copper and sterling silver in my fused glass creations. I've used
them both as a hanging loop for pendants and completely coverd by another layer
of transparent glass for a decorative effect. I use a wire brush with my
dremel moto tool to shine the metal back up after fusing. Fine Silver works
the best - doesn't oxidize etc....
I've also used nichrome wire (sometimes called high temperature stamen wire by
catalog companies). It ends up a gunmetal color. I've used paperclips too
(ran out of nichrome) not sure what type of metal it is????
Lynn Smythe
Dolphin Crafts
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David Tedrow
Jeanne Kent
<david....@worldnet.att.net> wrote:
> Titanium works, fine silver works, sterling is yellow
Ti firescales really badly tho, and is unpleasant about letting go of that
firescale in my experience.
Fine silver softens to the point that when I try to work with it I have to
be super careful and I am concerned that the customer may fuss with it and
have it snap.
Odd, I haven't had sterling yellow, and everyone seems to say this - but
then - I find it is also very soft and unless a very heavy wire is used it
is waay to fragile.
The stainless wire works - nickel silver works - copper works but
softens. Gold is great!
Came in on the end of this one - but I think we all wonder all the time if
there isn't something else or better.
jeanne
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Beads and Personal Adornments
BettyBeads
Just saw this topic....
Years ago....during my play time...<G>....
I used nichrome wire to make hangers for fired glass ornaments.
Betty Beads
Betty Beads in Minnesota
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http://www.artofplatinum.com/FAQframes.htm
"Justin E. Harlow III" wrote:
> My wife and I make fused dichroic glass earrings in our kiln. We have
> seen some work by other artists where they have apparently fused some
> refractory wire into the glass, which is then simply looped to form the
> earring. This material looks like a gold and/or platinum alloy, and it
> obviously has the right properties for the application:
>
> * Looks good on the final product
> * Highly ductile
> * Does not oxidize or melt in the kiln at around 1500 F
> * Coefficient of expansion is compatible with the glass
> * Looks as if it does not "wet" when the glass is liquid.
>
> The question is, what is this magical metal? Anyone who can let us in
> on the secret, please respond via email. If we get a variety of
> interesting answers, we will post a summary to these groups.
>
laddy
wire' ? aircraft mechanics have it.....or welding supply for fine stainless
rod, which is an economical source of creating your own beadmaking mandrels
too by the way. And a knowledgeable refractory dealer can find it too.
good luck, Jacques Bordeleau
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>> My wife and I make fused dichroic glass earrings in our kiln. We have
>> seen some work by other artists where they have apparently fused some
>> refractory wire into the glass, which is then simply looped to form the
>> earring. This material looks like a gold and/or platinum alloy, and it
>> obviously has the right properties for the application:
>>
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