
Though fused glass beads are nothing new,
it is relatively new to jewelry makers. Stained glass artists have been
fusing glass for decades. Now, this technique can be used to create
beautiful glass beads jewelry. Though there are many possibilities with
fused glass beads and jewelry, some of the most common jewelry include
rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets or necklaces.
Process
The process of making fused glass beads is by taking sheets of glass and
attaching them or "fusing" them together. Heat from a kiln adheres
the glass pieces together. The more heat, the closer together the class
becomes. At lower temperatures, the heat can make the glass pieces stick
together. At higher temperatures, the glass pieces become completely fused
into each other. The beads become one, smooth piece of glass.
Popular Forms
Before proceeding to create stunning fused glass beads, designers generally
make a color graph that is used as a reference piece when planning out a
design. The various colors of fused glass beads can look different depending
on the light in which these beads are viewed or the temperature and length
of time they are heated in the kiln.