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Free Fruit Inspired Platter Project Guide

Free Fruit Inspired Platter Project Guide


  • Follow along with step-by-step instructions
  • Fast and easy project can be completed in a weekend
  • Create a unique decoration or a one-of-a-kind gift
  • Customize and create in any size

Add a splash of color to your kitchen by creating a plate good enough to eat! Utilizing pre-cuts and a few basics shapes, creating fruit inspired art has never been easier. Platter created by artist Dane Porter. Get the Free Project Guide.

Click here to find the supplies we used for this project.

MATERIALS CHECKLIST
  • Fusible Glass
  • Pre-Cuts
  • Glass pebbles
  • Bullseye GlasTac Gel Fusing Adhesive
  • Slumping mold of your choice
  • White Opal #X200
  • Yellow Opal #X26072
  • Lemongrass Opal #X22672
  • Amazon Green Opal #X22674
  • Marigold Opal #X60355
  • Lipstick Red Opal #X60615
  • Dark Amber Transparent #X111
  • Fruit Slices Pre-Cut Assortment #X30417
  • Mixed Color Glass Pebbles™ Assortment #XPMIX– also sold individually
  • 11-1/4" Origami Bowl Mold #81028
Basic Full Fuse Schedule:
Segment Rate Temperature Hold/Minutes
1 300°F/hr 1150°F 10
2 300°F/hr 1450°F 10
3 As fast of possible 900°F 60

*All kilns are not alike. Your kiln size, controller type, and individual project may require some alteration to the schedule for best results.

 
Step 1
Step 2
 
1. Clean white and yellow opal glass thoroughly removing any residue. Stack 12” x12” glass pieces, using the yellow glass as the bottom and white glass as the top
 
2. Using Glassline Pens begin adding base details for fruit.
Step 3
Step 4
 
3. Cut glass into free form fruit shapes.
Note: We used Lemongrass for the lime and kiwi, Amazon Green for the pear, Lipstick Red for the strawberries and Dark Amber for the pineapple.
 
4. Begin arranging items. Glue glass pebbles, pre-cuts and shapes with Bullseye GlasTac Gel.
 
Step 5
Step 6
 
5. Add remaining details with Glassline Pens.
 
6. Place on prepared kiln shelf and fire to a full fuse. Then slump into desired mold.