Glasswork

Stained glass candle holders can be found in stores in a wide variety of colors, shape and sizes, but they can also carry high price tags. Luckily, it is possible to cheaply and easily make your...

Stained glass constructed with lead came should be 'cemented' or 'puttied' to strengthen the piece and cushion the glass, as well as to provide an added barrier against moisture and wind. This is...

The process of drilling a hole in glass is unlike drilling into other types of material. When drilling standard material, the drill bit cuts the material from the hole. A diamond-tipped drill bit...

You can add a photo of yourself, or family, to a glass candleholder with the help of inkjet shrink sheets. This makes a cool gift for the holidays, a wedding or special birthday. The process is...

Have you ever taken a glass dish to a potluck party and someone else ends up taking it home with them? you had your initials in your glassware that wouldn't happen. initials or any design to...

Drilling a mason jar requires patience. While drilling, friction between the drill bit and glass create heat. The more pressure and speed you apply to the drill bit, the greater the amount of...

Fused glass is a beautiful art form. You can turn your fused glass art work into a functional object for your home. This tutorial will explain how to make a fused glass clock.

Handmade fused glass Christmas ornaments can be knockouts... even keepsakes. If you've never worked with glass fusing, this type of project is an enjoyable introduction. Stained glass studios...

This glass painted snowman plate is an easy homemade gift that anyone would love to receive. It might even be hard to give away. You may want to make two so that you have one to keep!

Crafts made of fabric and glassware can be budget-friendly ways to whip up decorations for a special occasion. Instead of throwing odd and ends in the garbage, you can use mismatched glassware and...

Fused glass is an art form that is used to make decorative pieces such as bowls, plates, and trays, and jewelry items. You will need a broad selection of supplies in order to fire fused glass...

As wine becomes more accessible and more popular, wine accessories such as glasses also become an appreciated gift or collectible. Personalized wine glasses are relatively simple and make great...

Painted light bulbs are a fun and festive way to show off your glass painting talents as well as provide a distinct finish to an otherwise boring light bulb. To get a painted light bulb that can...

Wine bottles laced with melted candle wax make attractive decorations that hark back to Old Europe and simpler times, when a bottle of wine slaked thirst and inspired the soul, then transformed...

Glass proves to be one of the hardest materials to cut or scratch. Because of its relative strength, many falsehoods surround what can and cannot penetrate glass. Actually, several materials exist...

Lampwork marbles are orbs of decorative glass that are melted, shaped and designed in the flame of a tabletop torch. Marbles are some of the most collected pieces of glass work, and these handmade...

It is traditional for Jews to affix a Mezuzah to the door frame of their homes. The purpose of a Mezuzah is to hold a scroll containing the words of the Shema. Mezuzot make great birthday,...

Sandblasting is an efficient way of etching glass to change its look or prepare the glass for further modifications. Common reasons for sandblasting include removing the shiny appearance for a...

Teacup wine glasses are a feminine take on the classic wine glass. Perfect for country homes and shabby chic decor, tea cup glasses are made from china cups and have wine stems attached. They make...

Glass pieces like votives, candle holders, candelabras and bowls offer a residence to candles that you may light for a special occasion or use for your own enjoyment. While these holders are ideal...

A chip in a mason jar spells its end in matters of food preservation and storage. However, this does not mean that its usefulness has come to an end. A bit of clever application will make it easy...

Hand-painted margarita glasses are fun, festive and a unique way to serve your guests in style. You can decorate them individually, create a set, or even personalize the glasses to a specific...

Empty beer and wine bottles can be recycled into sturdy glassware. Except for a bottle cutter, which can be found at a local handicraft store or online, everything you need for this project you...

Lampwork glass beads are a fun, easy craft, but you are limited by the number of glass bead rods, or mandrels, that you possess. You can save money by making your own bead mandrels instead of...

Wind chimes add a nice touch to any garden or patio. Wind chimes make great gifts for most occasions. This tutorial will explain how to make fused glass wind chimes.

A gift of etched glass is a great way to memorialize a special occasion or event. But, if you've ever visited the mall to purchase one, you no doubt were surprised by the cost. But what if you...

If you keep liquid hand soap, dishwashing liquid, olive oil and other condiments on your kitchen counter, you may want to design decorative bottles instead of showcasing the store-bought...

You can make your own decorative oil bottle out of an empty wine bottle to have your oil handy when you're cooking and to personalize your kitchen design. You can make your own custom designs for...

Don't toss out those empty wine bottles, especially ones that contained wine you really enjoyed. You can recycle them into novel and sturdy vases and small dishes. Practically everything you need...

Painting dishes, such as plain white ones by Corelle, can be a fun hobby. Make beautiful gifts for yourself or friends and family. Most craft stores have a wide variety of paints to choose from so...

Manipulating a glass wine bottle is an exciting process that allows you to take a recycled item and create a distinctive piece of glass art. Using high temperatures of over 1,500 degrees, you can...

A craft project such as a frame involves the use of glass and hot glue. Sometimes during the crafting process, hot glue may accidentally hit an area of the glass. An unfortunate property of hot...

This tutorial will show the steps it takes to easily make a personalized wine bottle gift for any occasion that you desire such as weddings, birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, or anything you...

When taking on home projects, it is important to know how to achieve your desired end result while following all instructions properly and safely. Making your own tiles out of recycled glass...

Dichroic glass is really beautiful and makes incredible jewelry. This tutorial will explain how to make a dichroic glass pendant.

Buttons can add style and pizzazz to clothing. This tutorial will explain how to make kiln fired, fused glass buttons.

Hand-painted wine and martini glasses have become a popular item in boutiques and gift shops. These glasses are bright and bold, make beautiful gifts, and can be used for decoration or at cocktail...

A glass kiln is a controlled oven that reaches temperatures around 1,700 degrees F to keep glasswork hot, and then it gradually cools down to remove the stresses in the glass. If you do any type...

Glass candle holders can be frosted (etched) to change the look from clear to opaque, giving the piece a textured feel. You can frost glassware if you want to customize the appearance of a glass...

Cupcake stands are not only used to display and serve cupcakes, they also create an attractive and delicious centerpiece at parties or functions that compares to a multi-tiered cake. A glass...

Microwave kilns are used in the production of glass jewelry, silver clay products and small clay items. The system uses the energy of the microwave, and the closed housing of the kiln, to create...

Holiday Candle Centerpieces are a quick and inexpensive way to dress up a table for any holiday occasion. This easy craft will add a great conversation piece for your next dinner party. The great...

Slumping wine, beer and other bottles has become a popular way to turn trash into interesting trays. This tutorial will explain how to slump glass bottles in a glass fusing kiln.

You love to fuse glass and have experimented with the colour de verre reusable casting molds. Now you want to expand your skills and make your own custom reusable casting molds. This tutorial will...

Dichroic glass is beautiful. You can customize dichroic glass by etching your own designs. This tutorial will explain how to etch dichroic glass so that you can use it in your kiln fired, fused...

Next time you finish a bottle of wine, do not throw it away. Make a fun decoration or a homemade gift. Instead of giving a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, make a craft using an old wine bottle...

Sandblasting glass is a decorative process that uses uniform abrasive particles (sand, copper slag, steel grit) to cut, carve or frost glass. Applying a design to the glass means creating a...

Solder is an essential element for any stained-glass project. Knowing the best type of solder to use for the effect you want to achieve can make your project more successful. The types of solder...

Stained glass light bulbs are beautiful and festive. They make a lamp's glow conjure images of Tiffany lamps. They lend a festive air to activities and events. While you can buy hand-painted...

Both beautiful and functional, fused glass is an art form that can stir the imagination. The fragility of glass combined with dreamlike colors and textures make this a popular craft for both the...