Fused Glass Birdbath

[@Gingy50]

The birds are very lucky to have a bird bath that beautiful to bathe in. Thank you for sharing x

[@glasshoppa2326]

You're welcome! See the complete catalog of tutorials at www.glasshoppa.com

[@iamlennii6791]

Thank goodness you provided someplace for the little birdie towels!!! You are a crack up! Love watching your vids. Thank you.

[@barbaraschnepper555]

Love how you explain how to create beautiful glass projects in a simple and straightforward manner.

[@s.r.thenurse1125]

The Glasshoppa is most certainly a ‘real artist!!’ I’ve been following you for a long time and you are also are very knowledgeable instructor.

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@xjAlbert]

I'm not a glass worker, but I enjoy your videos. It's nice to see the master of any craft demonstrate his skills. Thanks for the entertainment/education.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Wow -- nice remark -- thanks!

[@cecilialitvak]

Great project. I made mine 11.5" round with a 2" border so I had a deeper bowl for more water. Everyone who has seen it said they absolutely loved it. I look forward to hanging it in my yard. Thank you.

[@glasshoppa2326]

GREAT!! See the complete catalog of tutorials at www.glasshoppa.com

[@ProfessorDesiree]

I love this idea! I can't wait to have a kiln of my own to try some of these things. I think Glass Hoppa is a true artist, and an asset to the glass-fusing community. Thanks - from a beginner - for the videos.

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@gloriagutridge9627]

Love your videos

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@susantaft7202]

Love your projects and commentary always brings a smile and chuckle - from UK

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you!! Much more here: www.patreon.com/posts/directory-of-32961166

[@jlvirdell]

I'm just starting to dabble in glass art and wow...so inspired by your project! Thanks for the instructional video too!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Cool! See all the video projects here: www.glasshoppa.com

[@gerribearden9290]

Beautiful

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@myfrugalraggylife7104]

That is beautiful ! left flat it would make a lovely suncatcher too.

[@faefleur5960]

I loved your project, and the easy flow of your voice and information. Thank you!

[@elizabethelmore2760]

Came across you video by accident while troubleshooting a kiln controller, and was captured. Could not move on. Your work is beautiful and informative.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@GospelTruth37059]

I think its the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. I wish I had one..

[@glasshoppa2326]

$99

[@greaterhopeministries]

Do you sell wholesale prices for people to sell with their brand?

[@jules3696]

Love this. It’s definitely on my project list! Thanks for sharing.

[@MariaLuciaGomezGreenberg]

Masterful! A beautiful project, gracefully delivered and green! Love it!

[@lisaburke8218]

Lolz! Your ‘savaged’ circle looks like every circle I’ve ever cut so I’m totally up for this project!

[@gerinoland4667]

Love your work and sense of humor!!

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@rmpare]

Love this!! I can’t find the firing schedule. Could you post that for me 😊

[@glasshoppa2326]

the link is below the text above .... Click 'show more' tks

[@lorrainemurray2488]

Very beautiful. Love what you do with glass art.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you! Thanks! See the complete project catalog at www.glasshoppa.com

[@denisekay8023]

Loved this project as well as the commentary!! I have so much scrap and this is a prefect use for it. This is my Mom's belated Christmas present!

[@glasshoppa2326]

I hope it comes out well, and that your mom (and the birdies!) love it -- : )

[@wandakowalski7063]

This is a wonderful video! Thanks!!! I have been spending hours looking for a pot de verre solution for sticking together small glass shards for a project and tried gelatin ... Doesn't work and you used aloe vera gel!!! Brilliant. I'm not a glass crafter and your video has provided me with a lot of inspiration and technical ideas to help in moving forward with my crazy project. I can't thank you enough!!!!!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Of course the gel is only temporary ...

[@ChoBee333]

Wow your artwork is gorgeous! That is one of the most beautiful bird baths I have ever seen! I do wish I had a kiln for this type of art. Also, the way you describe the process was so entertaining. Thank you for sharing the video!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks! Check out the complete catalog at www.glasshoppa.com

[@thewisemanwalks]

I've been watching glassworking video's a month now. I thin this one finally gave me the inspiration I needed to go all in and get that kiln I've been looking at, at PMC.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Cool! Go for it -- and don't miss the rest of the tutorials here: www.glasshoppa.com

[@tracycruzen6253]

Wonderful video, beautiful piece!

[@seafarerstrust9331]

I must say that I do love watching your videos - you're a great teacher. Thanks for the information which has given me a lot of helpful guidance and good ideas! :)

[@glasshoppa2326]

Great -- very encouraging -- thanks!!

[@Jessica-wq7mj]

I am binge watching your videos. You're hysterical and very informative! Just got into glass fusion and I'm hooked.

[@glasshoppa2326]

When you're ready, there are plenty more here: www.patreon.com/glasshoppa Thanks for your kind words!

[@trashdog88]

That's beautiful work, thanks for sharing.

[@donnamalone5144]

Thank you so much for haring your talent. YOU are a REAL artist and a generous one as well. This project is beautiful.

[@bethsherbert7862]

I love this video!! I am looking for the firing schedule, but couldn’t find it. Where do I find it?

[@glasshoppa2326]

The link to download is below the text underneath the video window. Many more video fusing tutorials are here: www.patreon.com/posts/directory-of-32961166

[@marybrennan7341]

Wow that's amazing how you made thats the colors are really beautiful, I loved watching you making this ❤️ 😍 ♥️ 💕 💖

[@nijumirza460]

You are a good art teacher. You be blessed.

[@howlingwind1937]

I love your glass birdbath! If I had a kiln I would give that a try. Cheers!

[@debbiesteffen448]

So beautiful and I think you should consider yourself a real artist! Your commentary was amusing❤

[@jz6532]

I love it! Such a beautiful birdbath. You are so talented. I especially love the towel ring design! The ones I brought from stores don’t have this feature, and my birbs who come to bath are forced to leave their towels on the grass or nearby branches! Lol Xddddddddddd

[@TurfTideNewfs]

Beautiful piece❣️Thank you for sharing your expertise. I do wonder if birds could get stuck in the “towel rack”. Smaller loops could solve that problem.

[@911no]

love it! recently got a Skutt Hotstart pro kiln at a garage sale and it had barely been used. It unfortunately did not come with an owners manual. I have always wanted a kiln so i am going to be using trial and error to figure it out. I hope to start creating beautiful glass pieces like yourself. Please keep the videos coming.

[@ninaoakman7423]

That’s a great idea and a lovely piece of glass. Thanks:)

[@artsea7532]

you are so talented this is really one of my favorites.

[@terrygoldberg3984]

Thank you for sharing your skill. I am excited to learn more.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Hi Terry -- glad you're having fun. When you're ready join us at www.patreon.com/glasshoppa ... Here is a directory: www.patreon.com/posts/directory-of-32961166

[@ckhoak]

You are very entertaining AND I love your work! Thanks so much.

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@jimbos1567]

Very well done video. Easy to watch and understand. Thank you.

[@gillianseddon4979]

This is amazing Glasshoppa!!! I love it. Very well explained too, thank you. The only baffling part is the 12 thumbs down. What is wrong with people.

[@tishsmiddy71]

Beautiful 🤟🏻❤️🥰 thank you for sharing your lovely Art ❤️

[@viviandonnelly6447]

Hi Jim, first of all A Great Big Thank you for your Absolutely Beautiful projects! Second Thank you for your personality and quick and to the point help at what may have caused the crack. Third of all for responding to my email directly to you in less than 24 hours!!!!! Working with a fast firing Jen Ken Bonnie Glo Tall Fiber Kiln........... our first attempt was fine except for the fact that the mold had not arrived yet, and the creation was to small in perimeter. Adding pieces to the perimeter ended up with the thermal stress crack in the clear base which you addressed, My attempting to mend the crack, and slowing down the temp both up and down ended up with a repaired crack but......... let me say a pretty mess. We lost all of the contour detailing, and some mild devrit along the way. also We were extremely careful in cleaning the glass so this was a temp issue But the piece did not have any cracks! The schedule used was: 250F-1000 F ,0 hold. 500F-1385F hold 5 min,, full to 900F, hold 1 1/2 min. 650F to room temp. This took a very long time almost almost 7 hours, but Somehow I screwed this up badly. We will try this again from scratch. would you share your firing schedule again aside from 1365F full ramp, hold for 5 min, Or should I change this for the Fiber Kiln? and also your slumping schedule please. I do not see it following your video? Please give me or us the the newer fiber kilns schedule adjustments to your brick kiln schedules. Using full ramp to 1385 for 5 minutes, and off worked perfectly the first time around so I assume this will be good in our second attempt without adding extra pieces to the perimeter. Now I am concerned about the slumping as the mold we have is very pie plate shaped with scalloped edges measuring 11 3/4 across the top and almost straight down inside sides which are 1 3/4 inches deep. Any help you will give us is greatly appreciated! :)) thank you Vivian

[@glasshoppa2326]

I'm sorry I have no experience with a fiber kiln. I can only give the schedule I used successfully. Both the fusing and slumping schedules are on the Project PDF, which can be found on this page: www.glasshoppa.com/VideoDirectory.html The piece was designed for a bowl-like slump. I can't predict how your mold will work, but I can tell you that “almost straight sides” doesn’t sound like it was designed for glass slumping. Good luck; have fun -

[@viviandonnelly6447]

Thank you Jim, mold is for glass. But I have asked for help from Jen Ken to convert your schedules. :))

[@cynthiadeneen8950]

Love the Bird Bath ❣️ Enjoy your videos 👍 I'm learning a lot Thanks 😊

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks -- See the complete catalog of tutorials at www.glasshoppa.com

[@Ex2PPCLI88]

Beautiful, has opened my mind to other ideas.

[@marcyb123123]

Delightful and inspiring. Tfs

[@payacasofi]

I love this and I hope this channel becomes more and more popular. It is very interesting to see and it could be helpful and inspiring. Greetings from Spain 😘

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you! Tell your friends ... And contact me anytime.

[@samrotolo7303]

that is really cool

[@MsLynn251]

Terrific idea!! Thank you for sharing. Can't wait to try this.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks! See the complete catalog of tutorials at www.glasshoppa.com

[@kimstyles4006]

Fascinating and gorgeous

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@taniatownsend8309]

Lovely job....made me smile!

[@animacintyre9553]

Lovely!!! Must try this. I so enjoy your projects.

[@recycledwood]

Thanks so much for you interesting idea. Your simple and easy going approach makes great viewing. Also enjoyed your toadstool uploads. I have now joined your 'channel' . Well done. Rowli the glass artist from little Wales.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks Rowli!

[@birdsbegformore5869]

Beautiful birdbath

[@melissacompton8707]

Beautiful work. Maybe I will have a kiln one day!

[@gambie9780]

Your work is beautiful

[@edbengtson6989]

Amazing and beautiful project! Would you ever make these where a person could purchase them from you?

[@glasshoppa2326]

So sorry I missed this comment! They are $99 -- if you are still interested email me at [e-mail]

[@ClariRic]

Absolutely love your videos!

[@glasshoppa2326]

THANK YOU Clara!!

[@deejayg1632]

That is gorgeous!!!!!!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you!! Happy to make you one ... $99 🙂

[@SueJordanUk]

Fabulous love the design

[@cherylbrinson6533]

simply beautiful. I will be making several of these. thank you so much for sharing

[@nancyreddish5254]

Awesome tutorial. I'm going to make one. Love your work.

[@glasshoppa2326]

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[@karinburfict1061]

Wonderful! What a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

[@rhondaoxendine4214]

Very Clever. Thanks for sharing such a great idea

[@salishawheeler76]

Wow! Really beautiful!!! Enjoyed watching. :) Thank you so much for sharing.

[@aquamarine_aqua3]

Just beautiful

[@philipbird148]

Beautiful I love it.

[@shereepechin4299]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you!

[@juancarloshernandez4289]

es un hermoso trabajo.. admiro mucho sus obras. Master

[@glasshoppa2326]

Muchas gracias!

[@lisamedlin96]

So gorgeous!

[@juneyb01]

Absolutely beautiful, thank you for sharing. Regards, June

[@themima5]

love this! have tons of scrap and my mind is racing. thank you so much. love your videos. made the mushrooms for garden. have to make more. :D

[@glasshoppa2326]

Cool! Scrap ideas are always welcome!

[@BushImports]

Another neat idea and nicely done.

[@guyvn5222]

beautiful

[@ToniaMoore-md3bt]

This is wonderful. Question for you. do you put kiln furniture under your slumping mold?

[@StarLite0419]

Beautiful!!! This is a project I really want to do!

[@melissacook3632]

Thank you! What an excellent idea!

[@BlackCat_2]

Beautiful! I can hardly wait to get a large enough kiln for doing things like that. - Heidi

[@donatelalarosa2947]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks! See the complete catalog at www.glasshoppa.com

[@luckysmith8275]

wow that's beautiful!

[@deebaird9985]

I love this, but don't have a kiln, so can't do it darn!

[@hidden7195]

I love the result. Don’t like the chains , but the bowl itself is lovely....

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you ... many more are here: www.glasshoppa.com

[@akamai897]

Great idea! I'm going to try it. Thank you so much!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Good luck; have fun -- See the complete catalog of tutorials at www.glasshoppa.com

[@divernon2672]

Love the birdbath ! I'm going to have a go at making one. Thank you !!! Di :)

[@cynthiacummins2925]

Very pretty. I loved the part about the towels. Lol

[@patriciam.kimbrell2043]

Gorgeous!!!

[@paulacrill6420]

Wonderful!!

[@amyheff1069]

Hello love this project When I tried to make it I got a weird haze on the bottom I was wondering if you could give me some advice about how not to get this haze I used zip on the mold And the haze only showed up after the second fire

[@geddaburnell4643]

Oh I really enjoyed that ! Thank you.

[@isa30001]

This is so beautiful!!😍😍😍 I can't wait to try and make one

[@brujitacrafty]

Wow! Beautiful!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you!

[@amydidonato2838]

Hey grasshopper why don’t you consider yourself an artist? I think your awesome!

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thanks! I guess I consider most most my stuff more crafty thank arty. Here is Roger Thomas's site: rogerthomasglass.com/#home

[@karenabear9986]

Beautiful!!!

[@martinmorgan9070]

Hi Jim, love your Projects and and your glass knowledge that just oozes out from the top of your head,a quick question if I may you mention Alo Vera is that the stuff you can get from the chemist, ..drug store,am always on the look out stuff that can make the job cheaper too, big fan from Cardiff, wales....(I,m not Worthy..bows shuffles away) ...all my best..martin

[@glasshoppa2326]

Thank you! : ) Aloe is a gel you find at drugstores, often used to soothe sunburn. It's cheap! Buy generic or house brand. Like this: www.target.com/p/clear-aloe-vera-gel-16-oz-up-up-153/-/A-51857147

[@ccdogpark]

The birds where I live must not have received the memo about white birdbaths being a danger signal. I try and look for smooth, white bird baths, because that makes it much easier to tell if the water is dirty. Dark colors and mosaics are the worst for seeing dirt. Birds are the only creatures that will see these designs and I doubt they care about the design inside the BB. The crevices around an interior design inside a bowl are also the most likely place for mold to begin growing and these crevices also make it much harder to clean the bowl (If you don't care about dirty water it doesn't matter.) I also keep a tightly wound handle strainer hung-up near the bird bath and use that to clean very minute debris and birdcrap out of the birdbath between changes of the water. (I buy 3 or 4 at a time at the dollar store) I change the water at least once a day. Some species of birds like doves and sparrows will crap in the water on a regular basis. I try and remove it while it is still fresh and intact. I went to a Lowes to buy a birdbath recently and I was very surprised to see that most of them were designed very poorly in my opinion. But I guess a lot of people buying their first birdbaths are novices who are more impressed by aesthetics than the utility of the design(?) I never use my clay/pottery bird baths in the winter. The constant pressure on the sides from freezing ice at night and thawing during daylight will cause these bird baths to disintegrate much sooner than they should. I'm only aware of this because it happened to a neighbor of mine. I use a heated, white, plastic bird birdbath in the winter but I don't fill it up too high because the water on the lip will freeze. I thought the heater had stopped working until realized I was filling it too high. I try an remember to turn it off and empty it at night but sometimes I forget to do this. But I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia and people in warmer climates probably don't have to worry about this. WRZ Delaware County, PA

[@stephensnyder9717]

This is fun and beautiful. thanks. steve

[@davidbaxter9253]

Nice project!