VESSEL
“Stack ‘em Up”
Available via Artist
7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began as a 16” disc of glass stacked several layers high and fused in a kiln to create one flat disc.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Orion’s Belt”
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7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began as 2 pieces of sheet glass cut into 16” circles and fused in a kiln to create a single flat disc.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Blue Lagoon”
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7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began with many 1/4” strips of glass placed on edge and fused together to form one flat piece. A 16” circle was then cut.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Forest Like”
Available via Artist
7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began with many 1/4” strips of glass placed on edge and fused together to form one flat piece. A 16” circle was then cut.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Shades of Blue”
Available via Artist
7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began with cutting a 16” ring of sheet glass (blue) and 14” circle of white glass. A stencil was placed on one side and glass powder was sifted onto it. The piece was fused in a kiln and then the other side was stenciled.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Cosmic Powers”
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7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began as 2 pieces of sheet glass cut into 16” circles and fused in a kiln to create a single flat disc.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 2 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape. The piece is purposely slanted to allow for seeing the center of the vessel
“Blue Bubbles”
Available via Artist
7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began with many cutting a 16” circle, then a 2” outer ring was cut and pre-made murrine were placed within the ring. All of the components were fired to create a 16” flat circle.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Green Adventure”
-SOLD-
7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel began with many 1/4” strips of glass placed on edge and fused together to form one flat piece. A 16” circle was then cut.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
“Holy Yellow”
Available via Artist
7”H X 9.5” W
This vessel was created by cutting a 16” disc of yellow and a 16” disc of black. Thin strips of glass called stringers were laid on one side and the pieces were fired. Then the piece was turned over and stringers were added to the other side and it was fired again.
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.
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7”H X 5”W vessel
This vessel began by cutting a 14” circle and offsetting it to allow the addition of pre-made murrine to be added along the rim and throughout the center. It was then fired to make one flat 16” circle
The “slumping” process is where the glass is placed on a mold and warmed in the kiln until the glass takes the shape of the mold. To gain this shape is a 3 step processes using graduated sized molds to attain the shape.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water
Rock n Roll
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7”H X 5”W vessel
This piece began with glass stacked several layers high and fused in a kiln to create one flat disc.
It was then heated and it’s shape was formed on top of an elevated ring where the glass bubbled from the bottom of the ring.
The edge is ground and polished using a grinding wheel and water.