Melting glass in your own oven

"What if you create glass artworks at home without expensive equipment?"

Fun to do

Molten glass bends to your will and forms something that never existed before. The heat on your face and the moment colour and form unite gives you a god-like feeling.

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Three first steps

1Buy a small glass kiln online for beginners
2Follow an online course in glass fusing techniques
3Start with simple coasters and jewellery

Useful websites

Glass Fusing Netherlandsglasfusing.nlDutch community for home glass melting

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