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Old 07-25-2010, 01:44 PM
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Default What are shards?
I see people posting beautiful beads made with shards. Are they large frit or something else?

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Shards are blown bubbles of glass then broken into what are called shards, You can buy them or make them yourself after reading a tutorial or taking a class and watching someone do it.

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Old 07-25-2010, 02:53 PM
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Do you use them the same way that you use frit?
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Old 07-25-2010, 03:14 PM
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Here 3 posts about making your shards

Blowing Shards - a tutorial by Jennifer Geldard

How To Blow Glass Shards -That bead girl turorial

Tip and Techniques: Making Your Own Shards. (From Frantz Art Glass Blog)

I plan to do some one day, time past so fast

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I just find on Youtube a video about Using shards

The sound is not good but it is a start ...
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Old 07-28-2010, 05:43 AM
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Merci!

I watched the video and have a better idea...not great but better!

I appreciate your taking the time to link that for me. I'll keep looking around and reading.

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This lady that torches with me sometimes says I am making my shards to thick.. She said I can't just put a cold rod into hot flame.. Why not?

Thank you for the links, I shall go check them out..
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