12 Ways to Improve Your Glass Cutting
A practical Bullseye studio tip sheet focused on cleaner, more confident glass cutting. It covers scoring pressure, tool angle, oil use, running breaks, and common habits that lead to rough edges or failed cuts.
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A practical Bullseye studio tip sheet focused on cleaner, more confident glass cutting. It covers scoring pressure, tool angle, oil use, running breaks, and common habits that lead to rough edges or failed cuts.
A Celsius reference chart for annealing thick kilnformed glass slabs. It helps artists think about the relationship between glass thickness, hold time, and safe cooling rates through the annealing range.
A Fahrenheit reference chart for annealing thick kilnformed glass slabs. It provides conservative cooling guidance for thicker work where internal temperature differences can create stress.
A Bullseye quick tip exploring Aventurine Bronze as a design accent. The guide shows how this sparkly, metallic-looking glass can shift the feel of a palette and add visual energy to fused compositions.
A Bullseye product-use guide about intentionally creating and controlling fields of bubbles in kilnformed glass. It treats bubbles as a design effect rather than only a firing flaw.
A design idea sheet showing ways to combine textured and iridescent Bullseye glasses. It gives artists a starting point for testing surface direction, layering, reflection, and visual texture.
Bullseye’s art and architecture catalog, with a broad overview of sheet glass, forms, colors, product families, and studio materials. It is a major reference for identifying Bullseye products and understanding the range of available glass.
A printable inventory worksheet for tracking Bullseye glass. It helps artists and studios organize what they have on hand, which can make project planning and reordering easier.
Instructions for mixing Bullseye investment material for kilncasting and related mold processes. It focuses on proper preparation, consistency, and safe handling of the investment mix.
A Bullseye guide to drilling small holes in glass jewelry and ornaments. It covers practical setup and technique for making cleaner holes while reducing breakage risk.
A Bullseye safety reference for Food Safety. It highlights practical considerations for using glass and studio materials responsibly, especially when the finished work may be handled, worn, or used functionally.
A Bullseye a product-use guide for Frit Tinting. It explains how a specific glass, material, or technique behaves in use, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye reactive-glass reference for Get a Reaction. It helps artists anticipate color shifts, interaction effects, and test-tile possibilities when combining reactive glasses or surface treatments.
A Bullseye a practical studio reference for Glass Cleaning Basics. It explains studio habits, workflow, and reliable technique, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a practical studio reference for Glass Cutting Basics. It explains studio habits, workflow, and reliable technique, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye firing reference for Idealized Firing Graph. It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Bullseye project guide for Kilnforming Project Notes. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye project guide for Make-It Project: Dilution Solution. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye project guide for Make-It Project: Heart Project. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye project guide for Make-It Project: Inline Plate. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye project guide for Make-It Project: Linear Reactions. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye project guide for Make-It Project: Opaline Sushi Set. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye project guide for Make-It Project: Tint Tone Plate. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Bullseye mold and forming reference for Mold Tips: Heart Casting Mold (8976). It focuses on practical choices around mold preparation, glass placement, firing behavior, and cleaner results in slumped or dimensional work.
A Bullseye mold and forming reference for Mold Tips: Using Bullseye Slumping Molds. It focuses on practical choices around mold preparation, glass placement, firing behavior, and cleaner results in slumped or dimensional work.
A Bullseye firing reference for Pre-Firing Your New Kiln. It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Bullseye a product-use guide for Properly Pink, Purple and More. It explains how a specific glass, material, or technique behaves in use, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Alchemy Metallic Palette. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Circles from Squares. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Color Line Dot Bowls. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Fibonacci Fade Plate. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Fine Lines. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Fix Surface Flaws. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Frit Balls. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Fritfetti. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Get the Look with Stripes and Dots. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Glimmering, Shimmering Irids. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Holiday Punch. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Inky Blue Brush Strokes. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Iridescent Squares. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Keen on Green. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Kilncarved Billet. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Kilncast and Slumped Bowl. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Little Wisp Bowls. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Making a Chevron Design. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye mold and forming reference for Quick Tip: Multitasking Molds. It focuses on practical choices around mold preparation, glass placement, firing behavior, and cleaner results in slumped or dimensional work.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: On the Edge with Transparents. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Opaline Overlays. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Petrified Wood. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Powder Power. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Put a Ring on It. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Raise the Bar on Your Soap Dish. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye reactive-glass reference for Quick Tip: Reaction Action. It helps artists anticipate color shifts, interaction effects, and test-tile possibilities when combining reactive glasses or surface treatments.
A Bullseye reactive-glass reference for Quick Tip: River Rock Reaction. It helps artists anticipate color shifts, interaction effects, and test-tile possibilities when combining reactive glasses or surface treatments.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Silver Stripe Jewelry. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Smooth It Out. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Sparkle, Sparkle. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a concise quick-tip reference for Quick Tip: Tint Overlay Palette. It explains small material choices, design tests, and studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye safety reference for Safety in the Kiln-Glass Studio. It highlights practical considerations for using glass and studio materials responsibly, especially when the finished work may be handled, worn, or used functionally.
A Bullseye firing reference for Suggested Slumping Schedules (Celsius). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Bullseye firing reference for Suggested Slumping Schedules (Fahrenheit). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Bullseye a technical note for TechNotes 1: Knowing Your Kiln. It explains firing behavior, compatibility, material handling, and studio process, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a technical note for TechNotes 2: The Vitrigraph Kiln. It explains firing behavior, compatibility, material handling, and studio process, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a technical note for TechNotes 3: Compatibility of Glasses. It explains firing behavior, compatibility, material handling, and studio process, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a technical note for TechNotes 4: Heat & Glass. It explains firing behavior, compatibility, material handling, and studio process, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a technical note for TechNotes 5: Volume & Bubble Control. It explains firing behavior, compatibility, material handling, and studio process, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a technical note for TechNotes 6: Preparing the Shelf System for a Large Kiln. It explains firing behavior, compatibility, material handling, and studio process, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye firing reference for TechNotes 7: Monitoring Kiln Temperatures for Successful Annealing. It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Bullseye a practical studio reference for Tips for Tack Fusing. It explains studio habits, workflow, and reliable technique, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 1: Kilncarving. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 3: Working Deep. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 4: Designing Your Own Art Glass. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 5: Bullseye Box Casting. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 6: Roll-Ups. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 7: Platemaking Tips. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a focused tip sheet for TipSheet 8: Basic Lost Wax Kilncasting. It explains practical technique, setup, and common studio variables, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye a product-use guide for Using Bullseye Shelf Primer. It explains how a specific glass, material, or technique behaves in use, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Bullseye firing reference for Writing Firing Schedules for Fusing & Slumping. It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside an essential product reference for Accessories Product List. It explains material properties, safe handling, and recommended use, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside firing reference for Basic Kiln Firing (°C). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside firing reference for Basic Kiln Firing (°F). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside firing reference for Blank Kiln Log Sheets. It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside project guide for Caught Ya!. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Dammed Waves. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside firing reference for Each Step Explained. It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside reactive-glass reference for Explore Color Reativity. It helps artists anticipate color shifts, interaction effects, and test-tile possibilities when combining reactive glasses or surface treatments.
A Oceanside firing reference for Firing Thick Pieces (°C). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside firing reference for Firing Thick Pieces (°F). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside project guide for Fresh!. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside a getting-started guide for Getting Started with Kiln-Fired Glass. It explains basic tools, materials, and first studio decisions, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside project guide for Growing Wild. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Holiday SnowDrifts. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Ice Crystal Effect. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Lines of Spring. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Mosaic Sea Turtle. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Peppermint Candy Dish. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside catalog resource for browsing product lines, color families, formats, and studio materials. It helps artists compare options and identify useful glass choices before planning a project or order.
A Oceanside firing reference for Re-Firing Thick Pieces (°C). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside firing reference for Re-Firing Thick Pieces (°F). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside reactive-glass reference for Red-Reactive Products. It helps artists anticipate color shifts, interaction effects, and test-tile possibilities when combining reactive glasses or surface treatments.
A Oceanside project guide for Retro Warp. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Ring of Posies. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside a deeper learning resource for Sheet Glass Classification & Families. It explains background concepts, studio judgment, and technical vocabulary, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside an essential product reference for Sheet Glass Product List. It explains material properties, safe handling, and recommended use, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside project guide for Spirited Colors. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Stamped Mosaic Bowl. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside a short studio nugget for Studio Nuggets & Color Bar Technical Data. It explains one focused technique idea or useful studio observation, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside a deeper learning resource for The Compatibility of Glass. It explains background concepts, studio judgment, and technical vocabulary, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside firing reference for Torchwork Annealing (°C). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside firing reference for Torchwork Annealing (°F). It helps artists think through ramps, holds, annealing, and cooling choices so the kiln schedule matches the thickness and behavior of the work.
A Oceanside a deeper learning resource for Understanding Our Numbering System. It explains background concepts, studio judgment, and technical vocabulary, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Oceanside reactive-glass reference for Vanilla Cream. It helps artists anticipate color shifts, interaction effects, and test-tile possibilities when combining reactive glasses or surface treatments.
A Oceanside project guide for Vanilla Vines. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Water Jewel Plate. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Oceanside project guide for Window Panel Bowl. It gives artists a concrete studio starting point, with design direction and making considerations that can be adapted into personal fused-glass work.
A Wissmach catalog resource for browsing product lines, color families, formats, and studio materials. It helps artists compare options and identify useful glass choices before planning a project or order.
A Wissmach catalog resource for browsing product lines, color families, formats, and studio materials. It helps artists compare options and identify useful glass choices before planning a project or order.
A Wissmach a guideline document for Cullet Guidelines and Information for Use. It explains recommended practices, limits, and planning considerations, giving artists a clear reference point before they choose materials, build samples, or move into the kiln.
A Wissmach safety reference for Safety Statement and Considerations. It highlights practical considerations for using glass and studio materials responsibly, especially when the finished work may be handled, worn, or used functionally.