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@Kuwikly I have watched this video and see that we had demonstrated some 3-D soldering with some dichroic zipper bevels. While we no longer carry the dichroic zipper bevels we do carry some Granite Dichroic Bevels (i.e. Delphi item #’s 5261DGP, 5262DGP, 5263DGP just to name a few).

@Stephen23240 Yes, we are familiar with the struggles that the X200 has presented; and have communicated feedback to the manufacturer. We’ve also noticed that it tends to be a magnet for bubbles as well. The best approach we can suggest you take is to make sure you aren’t just going too hot but also not too hot, too quickly. Both too high of heat as well as ramping too quickly to that high temperature can cause devit. Also, just a reminder, once there is devit on the glass there isn’t a guaranteed way of reversing it, so just be sure you’re using a new piece each time you attempt to fire.

@Jameas H. As dichroic glass is fired in the kiln the way that the glass can fire can sometimes allow for that distinct line between where the dichro layer starts to become more pronounced/noticeable; this is indicative of the way the glass will want to stay a ¼” thick while firing so depending on how the number of layers you’re using, etc. – the way the glass shrinks up under itself can denote a line around the circumference of the fused piece. This is ultimately because the dichroic layer is a metal coating and doesn’t move/shift with the glass.

@Mary B. Bottle cutting is easy and fun, no need to be afraid. We recommend the G2 bottle cutter because it is easy to use and the price is reasonable, especially for beginners. We have two videos on how to assemble and how to use this cutter. You can view these from the link in the blog to the G2 or go to http://bit.ly/Y1YKfM. Good luck and remember if you try it you just might love it!

@DayInTheSun I don't know the exact adhesive used by this artist. However, we recommend using E6000 (Delphi item #8918 or 8919) for glass to glass adhesion applications. We also carry an adhesive specifically geared toward glass laminating. So depending on the end result you may be looking for you could go in either direction. This product is called Lamisun (Delphi item #77202 or 77203). Check out the product descriptions to see which item fits your project best.

@Miny I don’t know the exact glass used by this artist. However, we have seen projects that turned out well with Spectrum Champagne Opal or Waterglass or Spectrum Ivory, Bullseye Marzipan, or Youghiogheny Beige.

@Cindy C. Cindy- I believe this artist used a mold shaped like a wine bottle. You are correct in that actual wine bottles should not be combined with fusible glass. We do not recommend this since the COE of wine bottles is unknown.

@Lfoundos - We do offer a bowl #810176 (which I believe is the mold used for the project shown) and a matching plate #81097 by special order. #95607 is somewhat similar, though a slightly more wavy texture and likely smaller than used.

@MrsJake Plating is simply the process of layering glass, one piece over another, to create shadows, contour and add tremendous depth to compositions.

@glasscutter99 Much like you would with a square panel with the exception being the way you trim/cut the ends of the zinc so that the came is flush at all three corners before applying any tack solder to the joints.