You don’t need a professional studio, a $2,000 kiln, or years of art school to make stunning fused glass jewelry. You need the right book.
Fused Glass Jewelry for Beginners is the complete, no-fluff guide to making beautiful glass pendants, earrings, and cabochons at home — starting this weekend, with as little as $30 in equipment.
Inside, you’ll discover:
The microwave kiln method — how a $30–$60 kiln lets you fire real fused glass
in your kitchen, with professional results
Glass compatibility explained clearly — what COE means, why it matters, and
how to never ruin a piece from incompatible glass again
13 complete step-by-step projects across five jewelry categories: pendants,
earrings, cabochons, dichroic pieces, and settings
Color theory for glass — how colors behave differently from paint, and how to
predict exactly what comes out of the kiln
Full troubleshooting guide for the most common failures — cracks,
devitrification, uneven fusing
Traditional kiln techniques for when you’re ready to scale up
How to sell your work on Etsy — pricing, photography, packaging, and building a repeat customer base
The barrier to entry for glass fusing has dropped dramatically. A microwave kiln, a glass assortment, and an afternoon are all it takes to make your first pendant. This book walks you through every step — from your very first score line to shipping your first Etsy order.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or a crafter looking for a new medium that genuinely stops people in their tracks, fused glass jewelry is unlike anything else you’ve made. The way it catches light, the depth of color, the organic edges — it simply can’t be replicated by machine.
Sophie Hart is the author of Wire Wrapping for Beginners and Wire Wrapping Crystals. She writes for makers who want real results without unnecessary complexity.
