It is that time again for Fused Glass. This is such a neat process for the art students. I introduce the lesson with basic vocabulary, material and techniques. We discuss safety. I have the kids work 3 at a time at the back table. Yes, while they are working the other students are engaged in lessons such as;
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/09/tessellation-time.html or maybe a Character Education lesson teaching Empathy http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/08/character-education-and-graffiti.html
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/09/tessellation-time.html or maybe a Character Education lesson teaching Empathy http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/08/character-education-and-graffiti.html
This is what I love...opening up the kiln to find a fresh batch of glass that has been fused!
Check out our other post on Fused Glass with Middle Schoolers:
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2015/10/fused-glass-with-7th-and-8th-graders.html
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/12/fused-glass-ornaments-middle-school.html
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/05/fused-glass-with-middle-school.html
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2015/10/fused-glass-with-7th-and-8th-graders.html
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/12/fused-glass-ornaments-middle-school.html
http://2soulsisters.blogspot.com/2016/05/fused-glass-with-middle-school.html
Make sure you by Dichroic glass - students love the shiney stuff!
We have decided you can layer about 4 to 5 colors up with just using Elmer's Glue.
Attaching the jewelry findings is easy...
These are the 2 types of glue we use.
Hope you have a good day! 1969
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