My new favorite toy: a Fuseworks microwave kiln.

but what it has also gotten was a whole lot of questions about the Fuseworks Microwave Kiln that I used to make it.  This is what I have been using and it is definitely my new favorite toy!

I have been having all kinds of fun playing with this kit.  You can get them on Amazon (disclosure: I am an affiliate) or on other craft websites.  They retail for about $130, but I see them all the time for about $80.

The edges might be a little sharp, especially if you are starting out with jagged edges as opposed to a nice round marble.  A nail file takes those rough edges right off of there.

So much to play around with and so many possibilities!

The fabulous Mark Montano has a book called The Big-Ass Book of Bling which is what turned me on to the Fuseworks kiln in the first place.  I am not a jewelry crafter at all, but his book gave me so many ideas as far as techniques!  (You can read my review of the book HERE)

He says he loves his kiln so much that it pretty much stays on his kitchen counter-top 24/7.
I think that mine might stay on the counter all the time too.