Large Fused Glass Poppy Bowl with Pam Jacobson
TLDRIn this instructional video, Pam from PJ's Glass Creations guides viewers through the process of crafting a stunning poppy bowl. Starting with the flower's center, she demonstrates fusing, grinding, and enameling techniques. She then creates six red petals using Bullseye glass, assembles the flower, and adds details like black frit and yellow stringers. The final step involves a slump in a kiln to give the bowl its shape. Pam emphasizes the bowl's decorative purpose due to the non-food-safe glass used, inviting viewers to try this creative project.
Takeaways
- 🎨 Pam from PJ's Glass Creations is demonstrating how to make a large poppy bowl.
- 📏 The bowl is almost a foot across and nearly three inches deep.
- 🛠️ The process begins with creating the flower's center, which involves cutting and fusing two-inch squares of glass.
- ⚔️ The center's edges are rounded off, either by the glass naturally fusing or by grinding with a grinder.
- 🔥 The center piece is fired in a kiln to achieve the desired shape and then further detailed with enamel.
- 🌟 Sun yellow enamel from AAE glass is used to add crisscross lines to the center of the poppy.
- 📐 A template is provided for cutting out six red transparent petals from Bullseye glass number 1122.
- ✂️ The petals are cut and then 'chewed up' with grossing pliers to achieve an organic, rough look.
- 🌺 The flower is assembled by gluing three petals together and then overlapping the remaining three around the center.
- 🖌️ Black fine frit is used to create the appearance of black around the center of the poppy, simulating the natural look.
- 🌟 Yellow stringers are added as stamen around the flower's center, and small glass balls are placed on top of each stamen.
- 🔧 The assembled flower is then slumped in a large bowl mold to give it its final shape.
- 🚫 The finished poppy bowl is for decorative purposes only, as red Bullseye glass is not food safe.
Q & A
What is the name of the person demonstrating the glass creation process in the video?
-The demonstrator's name is Pam, who is with PJ's Glass Creations.
What is the size of the poppy bowl being demonstrated in the video?
-The poppy bowl measures almost a foot across and is almost three inches deep.
What material is used to create the center of the poppy flower in the video?
-The center of the poppy is made using squares of glass that are two inches by two inches.
How does Pam plan to round off the glass pieces for the flower's center?
-Pam staggers the glass squares and plans to let them round off themselves in the kiln. If necessary, she will use a grinder to finish rounding them off.
What type of enamel does Pam use to add details to the center of the poppy?
-Pam uses Easy Fire enamel in Sun Yellow from AAE glass to add details to the center of the poppy.
What is the purpose of placing the enamel in the oven after crisscrossing it on the glass?
-The enamel is placed in the oven to dry, which allows for further details to be added later.
What is the material used for the petals of the poppy bowl in the video?
-The petals are made from red transparent Bullseye number 1122 glass, which will strike to a red color when fused.
How many petals does Pam trace and cut out for the poppy bowl?
-Pam traces and cuts out six petals for the poppy bowl.
What technique does Pam use to give the petals an organic look?
-Pam uses grossing pliers to 'chew up' the upper edges of the petals, giving them a rough and organic appearance.
How does Pam assemble the flower before placing it in the kiln?
-Pam arranges three petals evenly spaced with their tips touching, using super glue to hold them together. She then overlaps the remaining three petals and places the center piece in the middle.
What is the final step in the creation process before the poppy bowl is considered complete?
-The final step is to slump the fused flower on a large bowl mold to give it its shape, after which it is put in the kiln for the slumping process.
What precaution does Pam give regarding the use of the finished poppy bowl?
-Pam warns that the bowl should be used for decorative purposes only, as red Bullseye glass is not food safe.
Outlines
🎨 Crafting the Poppy Bowl Center
Pam from PJ's Glass Creations introduces the process of making a large poppy bowl, starting with the flower's center. She cuts 2-inch squares of glass and staggers them to form a rounded shape, which is then fused in a kiln. Afterward, she uses a grinder to refine the shape and adds details with Sun Yellow Easy Fire enamel. The center is then baked again to set the details, using a toothpick to create fine lines for definition.
🌺 Shaping the Poppy Petals
The video continues with the creation of the poppy bowl's petals using a template made from red transparent Bullseye glass. Pam traces and cuts out six petals, ensuring to save excess glass for future projects. She then uses grozing pliers to give the petals a rough, organic look. The petals are arranged around the center piece with super glue, and the assembly is prepared for the next step in the process.
🏺 Assembling and Detailing the Poppy Bowl
In this part of the tutorial, Pam adds black fine frit around the center of the poppy to mimic the flower's appearance. She secures the frit with hairspray before adding yellow stringers as stamen and small glass balls on top. The assembled flower is then prepared for a tack fuse in the kiln, after which it will be slumped into a large bowl mold for its final shape.
🌹 Finalizing the Poppy Bowl
The final stage of the poppy bowl's creation involves a slumping process in a kiln using a large bowl mold. Pam ensures the flower is centered for an even slump. After the kiln process, the bowl is revealed to be a beautiful piece of art, although it is noted that it is not food safe due to the red Bullseye glass used. The video concludes with a reminder that the bowl is for decorative purposes only, and Pam invites viewers to like, share, and subscribe for more content.
🎵 Closing Remarks
The video script concludes with a musical note and a simple thank you, indicating the end of the tutorial.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡PJ's Glass Creations
💡Poppy Bowl
💡Full Fuse
💡Grinder
💡Enamel
💡Template
💡Bullseye Glass
💡Slump
💡Stamen
💡Kiln
💡Food Safe
Highlights
Introduction to making a large poppy bowl with step-by-step instructions.
Starting with the center of the flower for assembly and full fuse in the kiln.
Cutting 2-inch by 2-inch squares and staggering them for a rounded effect.
Using a grinder to achieve a more rounded shape for the flower center if needed.
Adding details to the flower center with Sun yellow easy fire enamel.
Crisscrossing enamel lines and baking to dry before adding more details.
Using a toothpick to create fine lines for more definition in the flower center.
Creating a template for the poppy petals and tracing them onto red transparent glass.
Cutting and 'chewing up' the edges of the petals for an organic look.
Assembling the flower by arranging three petals evenly spaced with the tips touching.
Using super glue to hold the petals together and adding the center piece.
Adding black fine frit around the center to mimic the appearance of a poppy.
Securing the flower shape with hairspray before placing it in the kiln.
Adding yellow stringer stamen pieces around the flower center.
Placing a glass ball on top of each stamen to complete the flower.
Baking the assembled flower in a full fuse cycle before shaping.
Using a large bowl mold for slumping to give the poppy bowl its shape.
The finished poppy bowl is a decorative piece, not suitable for food due to the red glass used.
Encouragement to like, share, and subscribe for more glass creation tutorials.
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