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Sparkle & Fuse: Holiday Glass Ornaments with Helen Cowart, December 5, 2026

Sparkle & Fuse: Holiday Glass Ornaments with Helen Cowart, December 5, 2026

$56.00 USD
$56.00 USD
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Saturday, December 5, 2026  
3:00 - 5:00 pm, PT

Instructor: Helen Cowart 

Dating back to the mid-1500s, handcrafted glass ornaments have brought a sparkling charm to every season. Perfect for seasonal decorating or year-round display, this class is a fun, creative way to make one-of-a-kind treasures. Helen will walk you step-by-step through some easy creative techniques using colorful glass sheet, rods, stringers, and frit.

We will cover the skills and techniques you will need to create your own small glass work. The hands-on projects will use the basic techniques of cutting, fusing, and hanging small glass pieces.

  • Basics of Fusing
  • Cutting your glass sheet
  • Accessory Glass - Stringers, Rods, and Frit
  • Creative Options
    • Dichroic glass and slide
    • Frit Balls
  • Before firing - Full Fuse or Tack Fuse
  • How to hang your ornament - drilling and high-temp/ni-chrome wire
  • Firing your glass

All classes include the video recording, which you will have access to for 60 days after the class. The Zoom link, handouts, video(s), and other important information can be found by clicking on the individual class link on the "My Courses" page. The Zoom link and handout (if any) will be available 24 hours before the class starts.

You also get 1 free session of Open Studio Access (OSA) in the month following your class. The Zoom link can be found on the course video access page.

The class supply list is below and contains links to buy the supplies you need.

Supply List for Students

Use the links below to purchase any supplies you don't already have for your class. This site may contain Amazon and other affiliate links. If you purchase something through the link, at no cost to you, we may receive a small commission on qualifying purchases.

Recommended Materials

NOTE: When choosing your glass, please pay attention to the CoE number, typically 90 or 96 for fusing. CoE, or coefficient of expansion, is a small but very important factor in fusing. Glasses of different CoEs generally cannot be mixed and will result in stress fractures and breaks. Please be sure to select 2mm (“thin”) or 3 mm thick glass.

Email me with any questions about a kiln and how to use it.

  • Selection of 2-4 different colors of fusible glass. Small, precut sheets (10” - 12” square or so) or precut shapes are a good option. Delphi carries Bullseye (CoE 90) and Spectrum (CoE 96) glasses.
    • Stringer You can buy a sampler tube of multiple colors.
    • Rod You can buy a sampler tube of multiple colors.
    • Frit Medium to Coarse size
  • A kiln 
  • Kiln separator paper - Use Bullseye Thinfire or Spectrum’s Papyros
  • Glass cutter/scorer or this one. I recommend the Toyo brand. The better the tool, the better the score.
  • Glass cutting oil
  • Running pliers
  • Wheeled glass nippers - optional but very handy
  • High Temp or Ni-Chrome wire
  • Glass cleaner - alcohol-based, vinegar-based, or ammonia-free. NO Windex or ammonia-containing cleaners. It will leave a residue on the glass.
  • Towel. Paper or cloth, preferably lint-free.
  • Pencil and paper for sketching and note-taking
  • Sharpie for marking your glass for cutting. If you use a metallic Sharpie, be extra sure to clean it off before firing. I’ve had it survive a full fuse and leave a mark.
  • Newspaper or a paper towel under the glass to catch any shards or splinters. Scoring and breaking will create tiny shards.

Optional Tools and Supplies

Other Optional Materials and Tools

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