How to Find Fused Glass Jewelry
Fused glass is the method of melting compatible pieces of glass together. By blending colors artistically, the new glass is altered. Methods and techniques vary from artist to artist. One piece might be chic with mod colors or funky freeform designs. Another might be dichroic glass, which has a more intricate approach. This glass is popular for its metallic or iridescent appearance. Both processes are implemented when handcrafting glass jewelry. Find fused glass jewelry in glass artist studios and in online shops.
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How to Find Fused Glass Jewelry
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Decide on style and colors of fused glass when purchasing jewelry. Look for bracelets. The Five Elements Gallery & Studio located in Maine or online (see Resources) sells bracelets that are linked with sterling silver. Fused glass colors range from Sky Blue to Caribbean Blue and Chartreuse to Green Mist and Gray Shimmer. Colors are reminiscent of sea glass or are metallic and modern. Peruse the site to learn more about fused glass. Discover other pieces by browsing the gallery.
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Pick a favorite two-color combination when searching for fused glass pieces. Dichroic means "two colors" because two or more of the colors reflect and transmit light when looked at from different angles. Visit Sundown Creation Studio located in Colorado or online (see Resources) to design your own fused glass bracelet. This site allows individuals to create an exclusive design of their choosing by navigating easy-to-understand steps toward creating a final piece.
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Visit Purple Moon, located in Virginia or online (see Resources), to purchase necklaces and pendants. Select dichroic glass on the home page. Pendants come in a mosaic or abstract design with silver bails. Additionally, a selection of the kiln-fired glass pendants are hand-etched. The site also offers chains of varying lengths to purchase or a free satin cord by request. Alternatively, consider stringing pendants on silk or leather cord.
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Check out fused glass earrings by jewelry/glass artist George Zarolinksi at New Mexico Creates (see Resources). Fused glass earrings are hung on silver French wires. Another jewelry glass artist is Lis Kidder. Among her collections are gold Dichroic glass post earrings. These earrings are capped with clear glass for greater depth. Lis Kidder also features funky fused glass pins that add a splash of color. These pins are freeform fused glass with vibrant colors.
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Look for gold vermeil adjustable rings with dichroic glass cabochons at Desert Fire Designs on Etsy.com. Another fused glass collection to check out is Glass House Jewelry (see Resources). Bold modern pieces are more opaque and subdued in blues and lavenders. Find "Dichroic Sketches" at Summer Skies (see Resources). This open glasswork is versatile for use in pendants or wire-wrapped necklaces. Bead sets give the buyer creative freedom to craft their own design without having to make the fused glass themselves.
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Tips & Warnings
• Choose individual galleries and studios for handcrafted fused glass and dichroic glass pieces.
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