Perfecting Fused Bottle Glass Donuts

Perfecting Fused Bottle Glass Donuts - Tutorial

Published: Tue, 10/29/19

Fusing with Recycled Glass

by Jodi McRaney Rusho

Tutorials and Tools

Perfecting fused bottle glass donuts

A common question from new recycled glass artists is “How do I make glass donuts and rings?” Happily, I’m here to help you.

Recycled bottle glass donuts are made from the neck of bottles, cut into slices, typically with a tile saw. There are some easy things to remember for donut success:

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Featured Molds

Swirl Fancy Donut Mold

Boost your glass donut game with this fancy swirl mold. Fuse bottle glass donuts on the indents and they will have lovely fancy tops for jewelry, windchimes, ornaments, suncatchers and more!

$24.00

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Crosshatch Donut Mold

This mold gives the tops of your donuts a fancy crosshatch texture and pattern when fused. Use the donuts in jewelry, windchimes, suncatchers etc. for a unique addition to basic fused glass designs.

$24.00

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Micro Slumping Molds

Tiny Stainless Steel Slumping molds for jewelry.

$10.00 for set of 4

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Instructions for Fusing With Bottle Bottom Molds

Fusing with bottle bottom molds is easy and surprisingly versatile. To start, you need a bottle bottom mold. We have a lovely variety in our online store, with new designs being issued regularly.

How to use Bottle Bottom Molds

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