Fabulous. You are the answer I have been seeking for at least 4 separate projects! Just put my second order in for your molds. I’m making either heart oil diffusers or jingle bells for my sons Dec wedding favors. Really excited. What was the glaze you used for the bells,if you don’t mind sharing. They look so real!!! Thanks again on so many levels….
That looked like one of the Amaco glazes. Possibly Saturation Gold or Vintage Gold, Palladium would also look nice. Just be aware that the metallic glazes require more coats to get a nice finish than the other glazes (5-6 coats is what I typically do).
When I make the first half of the bell and remove it from the press I go ahead and set the little ball wrapped in tissue paper inside before I make the second half of the bell. I found out the hard way that I tend to forget to put the ringer inside if I don’t!
Where did you get the kanthal wire and rods? Size (diameter)on the rods so they do not bend in the firing? Great video! Second time I watched, easy to follow!
I am trying to fire these for my students. I bought the kanthal wire and the rods like you suggested but am still unsure of how to set it up in the kiln once they are glazed. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!!
I take the two ends of twine and push them both into the bell through the top hole. I push enough string through so I can fish around with a needle tool and pull them both out a side hole. (Probably be super easy to grab both strings with a little wire bent into a hook or a small crochet hook) Then I tie a knot, trim off the excess and grab the loop on the outside of the bell and pull until the knot is back on the inside. Or you can make a hanging loop out of kanthal wire Or…like on my small bells I used a loop of kanthal wire when I was making them so I had something to hang them from.
@@mbaugustinamitchell4122 Would you share the gauge on the wire and the rods. I want to order some, but am not sure what size will hold the weight. Thank you!
You could🤷🏼♀️I didn’t have too much of an issue with anything sticking. Out of the 35 or so I made I think only four stuck. And at that I was able to tap the ball on the inside with a needle tool and the ball popped loose.
Yes, I wrapped it in tissue so it wouldn’t stick to the interior. I did have a couple stick after firing. I think they got a tiny bit of glaze on them. I just gave them a tap with a needle tool and they broke loose.
Try using the tool with your non-dominant hand. Might help with the unevenness. Merry Christmas!
Thank you so much for making this video!!! A Merry Christmas to you also!!🎄⛄️❤️
You are so welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
I will make these for next Christmas. Great video, thanks for the inspiration!
You are so welcome!
Thanks sooo much for sharing this today on Facebook! I really love the tutorial! 🎄
You are so welcome!
LOVE THIS!!!
Fabulous. You are the answer I have been seeking for at least 4 separate projects! Just put my second order in for your molds. I’m making either heart oil diffusers or jingle bells for my sons Dec wedding favors. Really excited.
What was the glaze you used for the bells,if you don’t mind sharing. They look so real!!! Thanks again on so many levels….
That looked like one of the Amaco glazes. Possibly Saturation Gold or Vintage Gold, Palladium would also look nice. Just be aware that the metallic glazes require more coats to get a nice finish than the other glazes (5-6 coats is what I typically do).
Thank you!
Yassssss queen 💕
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you, when do you put the ball inside to make it jingle. These are so cute 🥰
When I make the first half of the bell and remove it from the press I go ahead and set the little ball wrapped in tissue paper inside before I make the second half of the bell. I found out the hard way that I tend to forget to put the ringer inside if I don’t!
Where did you get the kanthal wire and rods? Size (diameter)on the rods so they do not bend in the firing? Great video! Second time I watched, easy to follow!
I got them from New Mexico Clay, www.nmclay.com. I believe my horizontal rods are 9 gauge and the wire I used to hang for glazing was 14 gauge.
I am trying to fire these for my students. I bought the kanthal wire and the rods like you suggested but am still unsure of how to set it up in the kiln once they are glazed. Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!!
Great idea, thanks for sharing. Could you please advise where you picked up the mold as I could not hear the website? Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Sorry!! Just seeing your comment. I got the mold from www.Imakestuff.art. 😊
Thanks so much......very informative......where and what size kanthal rods that you use? thanks!
I got them from New Mexico Clay, www.nmclay.com. I believe my horizontal rods are 9 gauge and the wire I used to hang for glazing was 14 gauge.
I can't find the website. Would you mind proving a line. Thank you
Thanks! How do you add the hanger at the end?
I take the two ends of twine and push them both into the bell through the top hole. I push enough string through so I can fish around with a needle tool and pull them both out a side hole. (Probably be super easy to grab both strings with a little wire bent into a hook or a small crochet hook) Then I tie a knot, trim off the excess and grab the loop on the outside of the bell and pull until the knot is back on the inside.
Or you can make a hanging loop out of kanthal wire
Or…like on my small bells I used a loop of kanthal wire when I was making them so I had something to hang them from.
Could you explain the firing process again? Never heard of “cantel” wire…great video!
Kanthal wire. It’s an alloy wire that can withstand the heat of the kiln.
@@mbaugustinamitchell4122 Would you share the gauge on the wire and the rods. I want to order some, but am not sure what size will hold the weight. Thank you!
I got them from New Mexico Clay, www.nmclay.com. I believe my horizontal rods are 9 gauge and the wire I used to hang for glazing was 14 gauge.
Will this still work using air dry clay and letting it dry
I’m not sure. I’ve never tried it. How do you adhere the two halves together?
Can we have a link to I make stuff please? I can’t find it.
Sure! It’s www.Imakestuff.art. 😊
could you pour wax on the inside?
You could🤷🏼♀️I didn’t have too much of an issue with anything sticking. Out of the 35 or so I made I think only four stuck. And at that I was able to tap the ball on the inside with a needle tool and the ball popped loose.
Is that just a clay ball that you are adding?
I can say it is, i 've tried some on my own and it works with the little clay ball inside.
Yes, I wrapped it in tissue so it wouldn’t stick to the interior. I did have a couple stick after firing. I think they got a tiny bit of glaze on them. I just gave them a tap with a needle tool and they broke loose.
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