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How to Make Spun Glass Pendants

Presented by Tom Wright

Learn how to make spun glass pendants in this free crafting video series on spun glass and one of a kind designer jewelry making.

Series Summary

Spun glass is made from small rods of glass being heated to high temperatures and then spun or stretched into various shapes and patterns. Many homes feature pieces of this decorative art, usually in the form of spun glass figurines. The talented artist creates swirls of color and interesting bends in finely detailed glass sculptures and jewelry. Spun glass can be done at home and many hobby or hardware stores will carry the necessary tools. When making spun glass, artists blend and seal sometimes dozens or hundreds of individual rods of glass, forming circles and patterns, angled limbs, or the smallest eyes. The craft requires an attention to detail and experience working colors into the clear glass to form interesting effects.

In this free video series on spun glass, expert Tom Wright takes you through the steps of making a spun glass pendant. His introduction to spun glass will get you eager to see what step comes next and Tom fills in his demonstrations with advice and suggestions. He covers different kinds of glass, the required tools for spun glass, how to use a kiln for heating, tips for annealing and settings for your torch. He also explains the use of various techniques in spinning a glass pendant, like cold sealing, making a bail, choosing the strap and getting creative.

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