Bamboo project part 2, contour fuse

With the relief image of the bamboo done, I've now laid out colored pieces for bamboo on top. The idea is that I will contour fuse the top pieces into the bottom piece. A contour fuse is mid way between a tack fuse (where the top piece doesn't really sink into the bottom piece but will have softer edges) and a full fuse (where the top piece sinks all the way into the bottom piece).

I left the fiber paper attached to the bottom for the moment, I did not want to possibly lose the relief image during the contour fuse cycle. I also cut the glass "freestyle" with no pattern. I am hoping this will give it a more organic feel in the end.

I am very excited for this to work out and very nervous that the contour fuse will be too much or too little. This is my first contour fuse and therefore officially a test of the proper schedule. Here's to crossing my fingers and toes. I can't wait until tonight to see if this worked out!

I'm using the Spectrum glass contour fuse schedule, because I'm using their glass.

• SP 744 Easter Opal
• SF 798 Khaki
• SF Light Green

Segment	Ramp	Temp	Hold
1	300°	1150°	30
2	400°	1440°	10
3	AFAP	950°	60
4	150°	800°	10