Making lemonade out of lemons: fused glass scrap melts using peacock blue disasters.

[@carolking8891]

I love the bubbles.

[@joanjetson55]

I like the end result, including the bubbles! It has the overall appearance of shamrocks somehow, and it's very appealing; not at all a disaster in my view. The bonus piece is also lovely, and cleaning the pieces between firings to avoid spalling is a much appreciated suggestion. Thank you!

[@TessButeau]

I love your videos. I have been on a glass fusing break for 6 years and only working copper foil glass. So happy to be back at fusing. Love all my Laurie Spray pot melts and steel rings. Felt rusty so your videos are helping me. Lots of "OH RIGHT!" coming out of me, lol. Thank you

[@JamaisonSchuler]

We’ll stay tuned… I have another project underway now! Lord knows when I’ll finally edit and upload though… 😂

[@acprive]

Funny, people get an idea of what someone looks like from their voice. You look nothing like I had imagined, in a good way:) I made one of these years ago and also had the bubbles. I brought it to another glass artist and she asked me how long I held at full fuse. When I told her 30 minutes she immediately said it should have been 60 minutes. I honestly haven’t made one since. I was thinking yesterday I need to use up a lot of my scraps and I dug out three of my rings. Thanks for the videos and happy new year.

[@jannarichard3222]

I love your videos. There is always something new to learn! And today I learned that I have mold storage envy!! Great Idea on the bakers racks!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I’m not sure how I’d survive without those!!! Look for used ones locally. They hold a crazy amount of molds or glass works-in-progress!

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[@CopperCoinCrafter]

Great video and great use of scraps. The bowl is beautiful. I use a lower and slower bubble squeeze. you may try something like this 400 to 1125 then ramp at 50 (yes 50) to 1275. then finish your schedule. this gives the glass a long time to settle and get bubbles out. The only drawback is it add 3 hours to your firing. I use this on everything bigger than a jewelry piece.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I’ve been doing something very similar, going to 1100, hold, then 50dph until 1250. I do like that schedule!

[@lynnmassey-davis7879]

Thank you, great project

[@suzodell7996]

Newbie here… thanks for the insights.. beautiful pieces 😍

[@jenniferfragomeni8064]

I LOVE scrap melts! Instead of ramping at full speed to the process temp, I usually ramp up 800 dph. Works like charm!

[@elt3369]

This is beautiful with every little bubble the extra characters 🙏🏿😎💥🤓🤩

[@gbleimeyer3659]

The "flaws" we see are really the hand of the artist. Thanks for another great video.

[@madonart]

These two pieces are beautiful.

[@mariannepotter8159]

Beautiful projects! I really enjoy the way you provide great explanations. Very helpful and appreciated.

[@stormyhaverkate6573]

So happy to have found you! Thanks for the cool info on fused glass!

[@jimscott3060]

Recycle is the way, double the joy…. Pleased to have your ease and humility in my learning - great day

[@wlgleason]

Good videos. Thanks. I used to use the black iron frit maker that you have but switched to using an old electric blender with a thick heavy duty glass blender jar. You can get them cheap at secondhand stores. Works great. You need to wear an adequate face mask while working. After crushing the glass and before removing the lid, I suck the glass dust out of the jar using a shop vac through the small top opening. Then I use the sifters as you do. You can make a lot of frit in no time.

[@elt3369]

Both projects are gorgeous this is my first time watching your videos. Blessings 🙏🏿

[@richardh5983]

I'm new to fusing and love your video's! Thank you so much for teaching, and sharing your various techniques that you use. Look forward to more, and Thank you!

[@madonart]

Thank you. I am very interested in learning about working with glass.

[@clkahn]

Hi J - I would have done a bubble squeeze the second firing holding for 1:30 at 1225.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Thanks for that... that’s where my head is too, especially since I could see some of those bubbles after the first firing.

[@unarobinson7392]

I add a layer of shelf paper around the sides over the fibre and get no spikes.

[@maryshevlin7667]

For the dimples/bubbles, use a dremel with a ball bit to break them open (or press a sharp pointy tool into them to break open.) Fill with a clear chip of glass the full fuse.

[@vivagypsy]

Exactly...That is what Laurie told me to do also and it really works!!!

[@birgittelutfy8733]

I agree, I would have done that after the first firing

[@pattimessenger6214]

I love both projects! And I love that peacock blue!

[@philcox2845]

Love this one. I will have to try that at some point. Thank you for showing this and the process

[@suzieguirsch1065]

I just love your videos.! I'm very new to fusing and your videos have helped me so much.. You always have great information

[@pamelamccann2299]

You’re a cutie pie! Thanks for sharing what you’re doing. it’s always nice to have some new blood and fresh ideas.

[@3PairDesigns]

Jamaison, good to see your handsome face! I love your scrap adventures, I usually learn things I didn't know, like those steel molds throw off what looked like carbon, who knew? I may have heard it in the past but didn't realize it. I still think your processes are good and one thing I have learned in a decade of doing fusing and learning along the way, is that sometimes "lower and slower" can get the job done. However, having said and done that, it has NOT always been the answer. I was going to say that the information that acprive (below) was also where I was leaning. A longer old time may have allowed the bubbles to fully surface and "equalize" themselves. Regardless, I really did like BOTH videos and I enjoy your sense of adventure. Thanks as always, and Happy New Year! 😉👍

[@vickypage8653]

Love your videos! I learn something new every time and really look forward to seeing more!

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Thank you! I’m learning too!

[@lynnmassey-davis7879]

Thank you 👍😁

[@lynnmassey-davis7879]

You look great and have a wonderful smile

[@rutesabino3477]

Obrigada, por compartilhar, sua sabedoria.

[@kaymcconnell4221]

I love this bowl. I do wish that you had shown you 'carefully removed the glass' from the SS former after the second firing. Thanks for this wonderful video.

[@kristibbradshaw]

Love these.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Thanks! They sold quickly, too!

[@kristibbradshaw]

@@JamaisonSchuler you are very good. I'm just starting and I'm terrible, but I won't give up.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Keep learning!

[@kristibbradshaw]

@@JamaisonSchuler I will.

[@lynnmassey-davis7879]

Great smile !

[@artisticexchangepodcast]

Enjoy your videos! Thaks and keep them coming!

[@jeannerehfuss4648]

Hi Jamaison! Love your videos! I have been inspired by all of them! I think that the large size bubbles would have been reduced by slowing down in the bubble squeeze zone. If I am doing something that is likely to trap air I slow my schedule down starting at 1100 degrees. I then go 100 to 1175, H20; 45 to 1225, H30. As the glass starts melting a longer bubble squeeze will give the air more time to exit the piece. I think that on the second firing with the long hold at the top temp it allowed the bubbles to move to the surface more, causing some to break open.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Very helpful. Thank you!!!

[@ina5041]

Excelente

[@lesselavie7675]

Pretty!

[@patriciapeterson2820]

Beautiful ❣️

[@nancymckenzie3258]

Love your videos and it’s a plus getting to put a face with your voice. I only have a MWK, but still get lots of tips from your videos!

[@heatherrevezzo]

Great video, I'm glad I stumbled onto this! Also, love that you put a link up for calculations. And also, frit piston?!?! I definitely need one o those! Thinking about your bubble issue with the second firing, maybe you needed to hold the 1480 at longer to squeeze more of the bubbles out? And yes maybe the slower/lower temp ramp contributed. Also what if you flipped the piece for the slump? Maybe that would hide the bubbles and reverse their trajectory, so they were more in the middle of the piece instead of appearing like pitting on the surface. Overall thought I think it's a great finished piece and love how you recycled your scrap projects. I have subscribed to your page, and looking forward to watching more. I will definitely be trying this!

[@lindacondray7918]

Make your own frit wo metal flakes in it. USE CARE WITH HOT GLASS! In small kiln heat a pile of scrap to 1500°F. Using long vitrograph pliers and leather gloves, safely grab molten glass and drop in steel bucket of water. Pour off water and dry. Sort w frit sorter. Advantage of this method is no metal fragments in the frit. I use frit as froth on edges of floral vases and filler between “coral” style bowls.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I’ve seen this demonstrated before... not sure I’m brave enough! 😂

[@handslary7459]

Your initial fuse probably had a bit of shelf release on the bottom of each plate. Before turning to frit you should have cold worked a bit to grind off any release agent. I'm thinking that your bubbles were a result of primer contamination.

[@susanbartley8741]

We call this a saucer melt nice job

[@dorothyclark1989]

no idea on the bubbles. I have been doing glass for about the same amount of time and boy, I wish I had the set up you have. I do all my fires at 300 degree increments so really have no idea on why you would have got more bubbles. I do like this piece. Can you do a video on how you use your frit maker? I would appreciate that. Happy New Year.

[@KateWaddicor]

Fab video! I've been trying to do something similar in a stainless steel square mould, using smaller fritted scraps of bullseye. I've used a similar schedule with a top temperature of 1480, holding for 30 mins. I've been finding that the edges of the glass are forming small little spikes. Do you happen to have any idea what could be causing this and how to prevent it? Thanks so much :)

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I’ve had little spikes occasionally and believe I’ve read this can be because the glass is sticking/dragging on the sides. These can easily be addressed with some diamond pads and maybe a fire polish, but also make sure your glass is flowing outward from the middle, toward the sides/edges, and not piled up against the side and melting down. Hope that makes sense.

[@maryshevlin7667]

I do 400 ph to 1200 and hold 30, then 300 ph up to 1500 and hold for 40 minutes. I don't have bubbles.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Thanks!!!

[@gillyharding4748]

Love these but can i ask a very basic question - how do you clean your glass pieces after theyve been through the frit piston?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I sort the sizes, rinse the glass, and dry it all - can take a while! For small powder/fine frit, I spread it out on a sheet pan and dry in the oven at 200° for 30 min or so?

[@rutesabino3477]

Amei

[@aomanchutube]

Do you know if you mix powder alumina and mix it with borosilicate frit, does the end result after firing get lower CTE? I want to bond alumina, but my current glass is crazing.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

Gosh, I have no idea!

[@aomanchutube]

@@JamaisonSchuler I'm learning technical glass for industrial use. Watching videos of various types related to frit and paste glass. Paste glass is awesome by the way. I'm going to ball mill some glass and alumina soon and see if the mix crazes less.

[@kallbabs]

When you top a glass with a textured glass, do you put the texture side down or up? If it’s down, wouldn’t it trap more bubbles? Also, use a full fire?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I can’t find the source offhand, but I’ve read that firing Bullseye tekta with the texture side down and using a good bubble squeeze will reduce bubbles. It seems counterintuitive, and I wish I could find the source!

[@elinorbell3140]

Love these ideas!! How do you calculate how much glass to use?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

It’s mostly just a guessing game for me. I like to live dangerously 😉

[@elinorbell3140]

@@JamaisonSchuler oh, I wondered because you said in the video that you had calculated the amount of glass needed...

[@JamaisonSchuler]

@@elinorbell3140 oh, yes, there is a Calculator, check the video notes, and there is some information in there on how to do that. But at this point, I’m just guessing every time I do this. But if you want to be formal about it, there is a process and you can find it in my video notes.

[@elinorbell3140]

@@JamaisonSchuler thank you 😊

[@kristibbradshaw]

👍

[@cindydouthit8029]

How often can you reuse that fiber ring?

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I’ve used it twice and it’s ready for a third firing. May depend on how careful you are with it? I’m hoping for as many times as possible!

[@jenmather4112]

How do you calculate how much glass you need? Thanks.

[@JamaisonSchuler]

I added those notes and web links in the video description

[@joanieb45]

You’re adorable!