Any idea how this is done

[Vicki M]

I have sent an email to the artist but have not received a reply. I am wondering how this is done. The listing says it is hand carved and fused glass.
This is the listing
http://www.etsy.com/listing/20971764/te ... used-glass? I am wondering how she gets the 3D bubble effect

[AndyT]

Two layers of glass. Dense teal and clear green. then maybe slumped into a mold.

[bob proulx]

I've sen those before , I like them too.
Bob

[deerick]

Love these. Cut out design on top piece. Put a transparent color for bottom layer. Cut out fiber paper where you want the glass to puff out. Place under both layers and fuse. I am attaching puffy glass directions that worked very well for me. Have fun
http://www.glass-fusing-made-easy.com/puffy-glass.html

[deerick]

The directions above instructs two firings. I have done this all in one firing with great success

[Valerie Adams]

Love these. Cut out design on top piece. Put a transparent color for bottom layer. Cut out fiber paper where you want the glass to puff out. Place under both layers and fuse. I am attaching puffy glass directions that worked very well for me. Have fun
http://www.glass-fusing-made-easy.com/puffy-glass.html

Do you have any better photos of finished work?

[Vicki M]

Love these. Cut out design on top piece. Put a transparent color for bottom layer. Cut out fiber paper where you want the glass to puff out. Place under both layers and fuse. I am attaching puffy glass directions that worked very well for me. Have fun
http://www.glass-fusing-made-easy.com/puffy-glass.html

Thanks so much Deerick. Ok silly question but I couldn't tell by your pictures, are you cutting the pattern out with a glass saw so there are no joins or did you make several cuts and place the design back together?

[deerick]

Ok. Glass made easy is not my website but great info on it. I use a Ring saw to cut a pattern from top piece. Usually I try to keep the thicker part of design towards middle so it leaves a border around edge so i can frame easier And cut all in one piece so no joints Send me your email and I will send you some pictures of pieces I have done. But please note I have not perfected cutting like the artist Michelle from your original picture. She really is good
Diane
Dianeinc@comcast.net

[JestersBaubles]

I have seen a video (or better photos) of this technique somewhere else... the Bullseye subscription education site? Can't remember... Anyway, in that video they show designing the cutout so that, using a ring saw, you begin at an edge and cut the design all in one piece.

Dana