Frosted Glass Folded Handkerchief Votive

Step 1

Steps:

1. Cut a 6" x 6" square of glass using glasscutters and running pliers. Wear glass cutting safety gloves.

Step 2

2. Stack the terra cotta pots on top of each other — open side down.

Steps 3-5

3. Fold fiber paper over the pots while wearing latex gloves.

4. Staple the fiber paper over pots in the shape of an upside down muffin cup (handkerchief).

5. Place the pots with the fiber paper in the kiln.

Steps 6-8

6. Wash the glass square thoroughly with vinegar and water and a micro fiber cloth.

7. Center the glass square over the fiber paper on the pots forming a handkerchief-like shape.

8. Select the appropriate slumping firing schedule for the glass and kiln. Fire and let cool.

Step 9

9. Remove the finished frosted glass handkerchief votive from the kiln when the temperature is less than 100 degrees F.

Frosted Glass Folded Handkerchief Votive project by Jodi McRaney Rusho from Salt Lake City, Utah.

Website: www.McRushoGlass.com