Possibilities: Ornaments, Birdfeeders, Suncatchers

All of these pieces can be used as the image for a birdfeeder or can be made into ornaments.

Tufted Titmice - Process start to finish

First I’ve got to come up with glass images that I like; something that I will be proud to put on the market and sell.  This has been a learning process for me.  I’ve thrown away many finished pieces that don’t meet my standards.

Eventually, I’ve started to create some images that I really like!

If you are interested in the process of making titmice – I start by digitized my image in CorelDraw.  I cut the image out in vinyl.

I choose my glass colors.  For the titmouse I’ve decided to try a grey (very close to the actual color of a titmouse) and a blue (more visual impact) for the tuft, wings and tail.  I apply the vinyl to the glass.  Then I use a glass saw (Taurus Ring Saw) to cut the glass into the shapes.

Here is what the pieces look like after being cut.  As you can see, I’ve got a picture of what the assembled, fused bird should look like.

As you can see the birds need a touch of peach color.  So I’ve put glue on the white then a very generous amount of fine peach frit. 

After the glue dries I carefully shake off the excess frit.  All of the pieces are then assembled in the kiln

Here are some of the finished titmice: