Cafe Latte

This is one of my newest pieces, "Cafe Latte." It didn't stick around long as it was created specifically as a donation piece for the Pyramid Hill Gala Event. Pyramid Hill is one of only a few outdoor sculpture parks in the US. For more info please see http://www.pyramidhill.org/. This piece is made by first full fusing a two layer blank. Then I add the decor along the edge and contour fused it. Once I was happy with how it looked I sat the blank on top of a stainless steel cocktail shaker and heated it in the kiln until the glass draped gently over the sides.

You Kept Asking Me...

For those of you who keep asking, and after many requests, I have taken the plunge and started this blog. I know it's not the same as a website, but it's a big step for me. Check in once in a while to see what I'm making.

Originally working in stained glass, almost three years ago I purchased my first kiln and have never looked back. I love cooking glass! There is something "freeing" about leaving the foil, lead, came, etc. behind and just working with the glass.

About three months into fusing I had already outgrown my baby kiln but had to wait a over a year more before I could afford the big one I coveted. What a difference! Now I can produce larger items and more than one thing at a time. I still use my baby kiln for tests and jewelry. I'm addicted...I'm thinking about a mid-size kiln now.

While I tend to make what I call "functional, decorative art" I also like making art pieces. I like doing strip pieces, pattern bars, dichroic jewelry and I've been playing with pot melts. If you are unfamiliar with these terms I suggest you check out www.warmglass.com. I'll explain more about them as time allows.

I hope you enjoy the site!