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.
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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:
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