Saw
Frequently when people want to make a complicated shape they
resort to a saw to create the shape.
This is used in both stained glass and fused glass work. Although it may be necessary in stained glass
applications, it is not as necessary in fusing.
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| One of a variety of saws |
Stencils
There is an alternative to an expensive saw – stencils and
frits. You can make a stencil from stiff
card. Place the stencil in the appropriate place. Then sift powder or sprinkle
frit over the stencil. Lift carefully
and the shape is there ready for fusing.
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| Example of sifting powder over a complicated stencil |
To get the depth of colour obtained from sheet glass, you
need to apply the powder or frit to at least the thickness of sheet glass. This
also means that you need to go to a full fuse with the powder or frit on the
top surface. You can, of course, later
cap and fire again.
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| Example of the cutting of a stencil |
More guidance on stencils is available here:
