Recently we've been looking at making plaster forms for inclusions in fusing. So far we’ve been using commercially available molds available online or from the craft store.  It’s not only possible to make your own molds, but quite easy.  Here are 3 mold making compounds I’ve used, with their pros and cons.

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Jodi answers reader questions about frit making, mold making and making flat glass from bottles.

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Tired of making art to fit that boring stand? Tired of having the same stand as everybody else? Ready to make displays that fit YOUR art? This class explores many different types of DIY stands and displays for your artwork. Not just for glass people! We will talk about sculpture stands, frames, panels, mounting hardware AND then spend some time making displays for shows.  Watch the live broadcast at no cost.