Smashed Puddle Cabs: Experiments in Blue

A peek into how we make these glass cabochons! Keep an eye out for these beauties in upcoming shop updates!
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[@BlacksheepHomestead]

"Science Sandwich", love it but doesn't come close to describing the gorgeous results. Thanks so much for sharing the process ♥

[@nancyolsen1167]

Seeing the process you go through gives me a better appreciation for the final product. Really loving the agate look solids cabs.

[@valeriewestmoreland4010]

Love these so much.

[@annadion4134]

Very pretty!

[@margiebrown7436]

Those are so cool! The possibilities are endless! ♥️♥️♥️

[@denisewalker8832]

How fun to watch this process. Exciting to see how they turn out. I had no idea. I love the green ones I got and made into couple necklaces already

[@itsybitsyimaginarium8720]

Wow they look amazing so much goes into making them ❤

[@rosalienellartglass]

Fun to come along as you create! Is your shelf kiln-washed? It’s a nice back up if the Thinfire fails. 🙂

[@mccoycyndi]

OK, I'm gonna be on it ! I HAVE to have BOTH !!!! THANK YOU always for your creativity and always offering us unique GLASS cabs ! I love to wa5ch the process too thanks for including this, as if you don't do enough for us monthly as it is you go above and beyond for all of us, including those not subscribed and unable to get in on the Happy Crafters box, you are all inclusive and it heart warming to experience your kindness in every video, every news email, shop update etc including everyone in your discounts ... Never stop being you, and all of this applies to Randy as well. It's APPARENT. You both love what you do and want to share that. Once again, THANK YOU.

[@cathymorrison8683]

I've been watching your channel for a good while. Love your beautiful experiments!!!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you very much Cathy!! I am glad you are enjoying our work!

[@gigicarman1368]

WOW that's so cool!

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you, Gigi!! I really dig how they came out!

[@SoulStoneSeeker]

Always wondered how they got some of these... I wish I had a kiln

[@backtoearthcreations]

They're a great deal of fun to make!

[@SoulStoneSeeker]

@@backtoearthcreations is there any way to get forms made out of stone or some other material that you could put in the kiln to make smaller and pre-shaped ones?

[@therunawaycamper]

Boys if I never thought of doing this myself I have changed my mind that is a lot of work. I certainly have no problem paying you for your time because these are Treasures

[@backtoearthcreations]

It is work that feels like play! Thank you, always, for your kindness and encouragement Hawk!

[@twylahcampbell2277]

Hawk! My beautiful friend, I hope you are well!❤❤❤

[@twylahcampbell2277]

Von, I have that same kiln, but I got mine at The Ceramic Shop. I’m just learning and I love your videos! I’m go to try this! I have so much scrap glass! ❤❤

[@carolcooper4668]

What width are you cutting the strips from the melt?

[@backtoearthcreations]

Hey, Carol! Around 20mm wide per strip

[@book_witch4218]

Super early today

[@backtoearthcreations]

Very!

[@valeriemartin9427]

Those are gorgeous

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you, Valerie! I think the blue and white with the shimmer are my favorite :p

[@golynn713]

I could watch this all day lol. You guys are amazing and those cabs are truly special. The amount of time and energy that it takes to get to the final product is mindblowing. Great work!

[@backtoearthcreations]

hehe, thanks Lynn! They are so fun to make! I never know how they're going to turn out :p

[@sounds.like.onomatopoeia]

Your playing with gravity 🎊 happy gravity.

[@backtoearthcreations]

hehe, it never gets old (for me at least!)

[@nancyneason7002]

They turned out AMAZING!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you, Nancy!

[@3PairDesigns]

Yvonne, I am so glad you are having such fun with your kiln! I have followed your channels for a long time, I learned basic wire wrapping from you, lol! I was so happy when you got the glass bug 🙂. I am curious, approximately what size are your squares when you fuse them, would you say all layers are approximately 1/2" or 3/4"? I ask because your cabs come out so nicely! I make them too and sometimes I use 6MM Tekta (I know you're a COE96 girl, lol) on top and bottom with 3MM dichro in the middle and they are more consistent. I was curious though on the size (approx) of your squares. Thank you so much for sharing your fusing fun, it has been a blast watching your experience grow! 🤗

[@melindajones5653]

Omg they are gorgeous 😍 I thoroughly enjoyed watching how they are made.

[@janfrost4715]

Thank you so much for sharing this! Question: Did you use a thicker saw blade for the thicker glass?

[@tracyjohnson2992]

OMGosh Yvonne those are stunning how did your come up with making cabs this way. i especially love the blue ones gorgeous. Congratulations on you wedding its about time you guys tied the knot. Love you guys.

[@dianejohnson1991]

You both are amazing artists. I love the way they came out. Some look like agates. 💙👏I really appreciate the time it takes to make these.

[@Sara.Fritts_Ironstar.Designs]

Took a look through some of your older tutorials today. It is lovely to watch how much your talent and confidence has grown. I so love your glass cabs, they are truly works of art. And your tutorials are so relaxed and fun to watch. Thank you for sharing your world with us.

[@mythserene]

Omg these are awesome

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you!

[@brendabrunton9798]

Love watching the process! so interesting!

[@cherylabrams7590]

This is the first time I've watched how this is done so interesting. These are beautiful ❤

[@Kera.S.]

That looks like so much fun! They are all gorgeous! 💙 🤗

[@kriskriskris32]

So gorgeous! Eye candy for sure! I could look at them all day 🤯

[@susanmartin9124]

This is so cool. I love how everything changes with each fire.

[@leilakirkdietzolsen6741]

Wow there are so beautiful ❤️🇩🇰😊

[@iwalkintherain641]

Does it make sense that these cabs make my mouth water? WOW guys!

[@Crystalfamily]

Love them all! I was just telling my daughter I hope my future husband is artistic!!Love you guys!!

[@backtoearthcreations]

hehehe!

[@donnacarames4582]

These are beautiful! Thank you for walking us through your process. Love seeing/hearing your thought process. And the best use of a 10lb weight!

[@backtoearthcreations]

lol!

[@quietspacearts]

what would happen if you refired one

[@dcj9745]

Those colors are GORGEOUS

[@heatherurven2573]

These are so neat! What a process...you have so much patience! Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thanks so much 😊I love making them!!

[@joette4677]

I wish that I could remember my glass types, I know that I have glass rods that are mixed together because I didn't have them marked. #&^@(&$# BAD WORDS,,, I love this video

[@mysticalli7741]

These are very pretty! I love seeing how you create them and I agree, I wish I had a kiln. 😊

[@Sarahthelunsford]

Amazing. 🎉

[@backtoearthcreations]

Thank you Sarah! 😄

[@bellaann518]

Wow so beautiful

[@rippy4freedom]

Whooot 😅

[@backtoearthcreations]

:-)

[@cathymorrison8683]

I live in North West Arkansas. I would love to buy directly from you. Let me know how I could do that? I am very interested in the glass cabs.

[@backtoearthcreations]

Hello, Cathy! We sell on our website www.backtoearthcreations.com We don't currently sell wholesale, but we are running a 30% off sale this week

[@kimbeebecker6919]

Very, very cool 😄

[@byronjvanderhoff8079]

I love the colors

[@linda7999]

Fascinating!

[@byronjvanderhoff8079]

Hi Randy

[@rhondajones6633]

Very cool

[@SynzTheHobbit]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@debshome]

wow!

[@Impwerk]

Sorry, why would you spend time making bad glass, fake stones, fake anything? I want real stones from the earth.....

[@elenastennett8660]

Why did you need to comment this? This is a glass melting video, people make all kinds of things from glass it's an art. It's fun to make things, real stones from the earth are obtained by mining which is bad for the environment

[@backtoearthcreations]

I think its very interesting that you seem to have such a low opinion of glass. I recommend checking out Corning Museum of Glass to get a taste of the vibrant history of glass as an art and utilitarian craft through the ages. Natural gemstones are fascinating too, but there is room for both to be enjoyed!

[@nancyneason7002]

Wow.the nerve of some people! Bad glass? Maybe you just got BADD TASTE! I just find it amazing how people always judge,just cuz you dnt Appreciate it ,doesn't mean others Dnt. The old saying goes if you Dnt have anything Nice to say then Dnt Say nothing at all..

[@brendabrunton9798]

Silly person. Glass comes from the earth