Honey Bee-Glass Frit Fusing

This video shows how to use Bullseye Frit to make a honeycomb pattern with a honey bee on top of glass.


Firing schedule:
Keep in mind this is an old kiln with no timers and an analog dial pyrometer. I'm sure it's not accurate and may need adjusting. And it's showing it's age after several moves.
After the latest move (and being in storage for about 9 years), I basically I did some testing with temperature readings and results to determine how long to cook based on desired effect, so temps may not work for you exactly so take it as information on my experience only.

All times and rates are estimates and are not exact.

Fusing the blank (White over Clear glass layers) + yellow background:
Ramp/Temp/Hold
400/1000/5-10min
AFAP/1420/15
AFAP/1000/off

Fusing power layer bee + slumping (2nd firing):
Ramp/Temp/Hold
400/1000/5-10min
AFAP/1280-1300/15
AFAP/1000/off
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Products used.
Frit/Glass: http://www.bullseyeglass.com/​​​

Paragon Glass Fusing Kiln

Etsy: MandolinHotGlass
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*Glass powder/frit or ZYP spray may or may not have been used in this project/video. However, if using these products, or using any other method that produces any kind of powder such as crushing glass, etc, wear a mask. Follow other safety procedures regarding glasswork or kiln usage. Do your own research and determine for yourself.