Recycled Glass Fused in the Microwave Glass Windchime

[@deby7821]

Hi Cindy, I have 2 of those kilns but never thought of using the bottles. That mobile is gorgeous,thank you again.

[@manunui871]

Good tutorial, thanks! Is that a Bounty model behind you?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks. I'm not sure what you are asking so I am going to guess that the answer is no. 🙂

[@manunui871]

@@UpcycleDesignLab I was referring to the ship model up on the shelf. It looks like the HMAV Bounty.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

​@@manunui871I am not sure what it was but the cats knocked it off the shelf and the dogs chewed it up years ago. 🤣🤣🤪

[@kimarellano3791]

Nice !

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@kikikang9324]

Hello Cindy. Can you tell me the specification of the microwave you are using?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Kiki we have a 1000 watt microwave but I believe any microwave will work they just take different times to heat up and fuse the glass. Hope that answers your question. Thanks for watching.

[@cgriffisteach1]

Cindy, is the glass you’re using from a bottle or a drinking glass? I’m a potter and have also done work with fusing and slumping glass in addition to making glass beads with a torch. In my opinion, you should always be wearing protective eye wear when cutting glass. Additionally, glass melts in the 2600-2800 degree Fahrenheit range (1400-1600 degree Celsius) which Han cause ocular damage. Continual exposure by looking at white hot glass with the naked eye is a really bad idea. Please include proper protection. A few glass rings are not worth permanent eye damage. Please see Practical Eye Protection for Glassworkers Safety information.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Cindy, The glass is from an empty bottle. Thanks for the information.

[@Beecharmer799]

She look at the molten glass all of about 2 or 3 seconds ….nothing will happen I’ve been fusing for 35 years and open my kiln often ….the only time I wear glasses if I’m Lampworking or taking glass from the furnace…stop already

[@tyler345100]

can u also use grease proof paper instead of kiln paper

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sarah, Thanks for your question. Sorry I don't know the answer. I have never heard of grease proof paper. Thanks for watching.

[@tyler345100]

@@UpcycleDesignLab umm i think its also called parchment paper or baking paper

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sarah, I don't think that parchment paper would be suitable for this use as the klin temperatures far exceed oven temperatures. The kiln paper is intended to protect the kiln surface and I don't think parchment paper would do that. Also I would be concerned it would be a fire hazard.

[@tyler345100]

Ohh ok thanks

[@aaronspain3387]

Talks about safety.... proceeds to cut glass within a mm of fingers without gloves on.

[@Beecharmer799]

I’ve been cutting glass without gloves for 35 years as well as doing glass mosaics …..and ever so often I get a nick not like I’m going to sever my arm! She’s fine

[@chikubi3385]

Please please use eye protection... also please never sand glass or ceramics unless working under water or in a well-ventilated area with proper face and mouth protection!! Inhalation of the dust particles can be seriously damaging and even deadly😭

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Ok thanks

[@KMF3]

Please get rid of the music. Very annoying