Slumping Bottles Vertically

Published: Thu, 05/31/18

Fusing with Recycled Glass

by Jodi McRaney Rusho

Tutorials and Tools

Slumping Bottles Vertically

Today’s article was sparked by a question from a reader:

“Have you ever slumped a bottle vertically in the kiln, I want to achieve an artistic slump rather than a melted pile. I figured if anyone had tried it it would be you. Thanks, Andy”

Oddly enough, I hadn’t ever tried it, so I thought I would give it a go. Click through to see my results and suggestions

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Realistic Elephant mold for larger 1.5L bottle bottoms. This one is terrific as a windchime top with bamboo beads and fused glass donuts.

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Orca Bottle Bottom Mold

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Fusing With Bottle Bottom Molds

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