Mixed Media Glass Art T Working with Mixed Media Is a Fun Way to Make Personal Art from New, Old Or Recycled Objects

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B e s u r e Mixed Media Glass Art t Working with mixed media is a fun way to make personal art from new, old or recycled objects. o The definition of mixed media is: Mixed media tends to refer to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art media. This project guide combines paper, glass and solder c to create fun pieces of art. There are many variations to this art form such as holiday ornaments, u decorations, jewelry and more. t p MATERIALS LIST: a p  2mm Clear Glass (Item #X100CC2) e  Lead Free Solder (Item #2999) r  ½" Copper foil (Item #175012)  Flux (Item #5526 or 5520) p  Flux Remover (Item #63702 or 5513) i  Flux Brushes (Item #5141PK) e  Polishing Compound (Item #5515) c  Tinning Block (Item #5004) e  Glass Cutter (Item #5100 or 425655) s  Running Pliers (Item #5068 or 5070)

 Breaker/Grozers (Item #5066 or 2202) a  Soldering Iron c  Fid (Item #2404) c  Paper Media (Acid free paper will prevent fading.) o  Two-Sided Craft Tape r  Hooks or Pre-tinned Wire (Item #5489PK or 4521) d  Solder Technique Studio Book (Item #6764) i  n Black Patina (Item #5511) (Must use lead solder if using patina, such as Mastercraft 60/40, item #3000) g STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS:

t 1. Find a pattern. The 3D bird pattern was from the book, Solder Technique Studio. The o number 5 was found online. Divide the pattern into sections for smaller pieces to work

with and decorate. When dividing the pattern keep soldering and glass cuts in mind. Be t sure to number the pieces to reassemble later. h e Student Instructions Continued on Next Page. f (B) r DelphiGlass.com • 800-248-2048 o © Copyright 2011 Delphi Creativity Group n t a

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2. Lay the glass over the pattern and trace using a fine point marker. Using a glass cutter or saw, cut two symmetrical pieces of each section, front and back. We recommend using 2mm glass instead of Micro Thin glass. 2mm glass is thin yet strong enough to easily work with. Micro Thin glass is extremely brittle and can be difficult to work with.

TIP: Put like pieces together and grind to get the same size. It will be much easier to wrap with foil if the pieces are lined up.

3. Next, cut the paper that will go between the glass. Any paper or thin items can be used, i.e. stickers, ticket stubs, wrapping paper, ribbon, photos, anything thin. Paper (B) can be punched out using an inexpensive paper punch which are available at craft stores in many shapes and sizes. Decorative paper can also be purchased at any craft store that sells scrapbooking materials. There are also thin objects available that can be added in for interest such as clock parts. Keep in mind that the project involves decorating both sides of the image. NOTE: We recommend using acid free paper to reduce fading. 4. Once the paper sections are cut, glue them together along with the embellishments to hold the pieces in place. Crafters tape works very well. Line up paper with the glass and trim off any excess that is larger than the glass. Put both pieces of glass together with the images inside the glass. Foil the edges of the glass pieces using ½ " foil. Place the adhesive part of the foil carefully on the glass so that it is centered on both pieces and gently press to stick. Remove the creases of the foil with a fid. 5. When wrapping glass keep in mind to have the overlapping seams on the inside edge of the glass that will be butt up to another piece of glass, allowing the outside edges of your finished piece to have smooth edges. 6. Once all the pieces are foiled, lay them front side down on a non-flammable surface and secure using metal push pins to keep in place. The pieces can be uneven in thickness due to the different thickness of the pieces between the layers of glass. This will give the front a flat smooth look. 7. Use a flux brush to apply flux to the foiled areas.

TIP: Be careful to line up front and back pieces of glass before cutting paper so both sides face out.

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8. Using a hot soldering iron tack fuse the pieces together at the seams. On the bird, tin the edges first before assembling then tack together. When all pieces have been tacked together, you can begin soldering the pieces together. Place the solder tip on the seams and using a smooth motion drag the soldering iron and solder towards you soldering all pieces together; turn it over and do the same to the back side. 9. To put a bead on the outer edges, hold the soldering iron vertically and in a tapping motion, add solder moving along the outside seam to apply solder. 10. If the piece will be hanging, add a decorative wire hanger or attached a wire loop to the back top of the piece. 11. To make a stand for the letter, cut out triangles to fit the letter, then foil, tin and attach to balance and support the letter. 12. When you are finished soldering, clean the flux off using Kwik Clean or flux remover. It is important not to use water which can get between the layers of glass and damage the paper. This is the reason for using the ½ " copper foil. It gives a better seal around the glass due to the thickness of the pieces. 13. To finish up your project, polish the solder with glass polish or finishing compound. 14. If you are using solder with lead you can patina the solder. Be careful that the patina does not seep under the soldered edges or it will discolor your paper and embellishments. Using gloves and a paper towel, carefully wipe the patina on the cleaned solder lines. Use the palm of your hand to support the piece while applying patina. 15. Wipe any excess patina with a clean paper towel. 16. Display your project and enjoy!

TIP: Old wrapping paper, cards or photographs make a great background. Make a themed project by including tickets or pictures from a summer vacation or camp.