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Fused Glass Candy Dish

Candy Bowl

I took a class back in Spring 2007 that I really enjoyed at the Vitrum Studio in MD from the same person who taught me to make torch work beads back in Dec 2000. I learned a few more techniques and found that I really want to get a larger kiln eventually. That way I [...]

Pendant - PFD_0710_043

PFD_0710_043

Fun trangle with geometic accents.

Fused Glass display at the Sterling Library

DriiasDreams_librarydisplay_Jan2009

In December I was asked by Holly at the local library to design a display for the month of January.

I decided to feature fused glass, and I included lots of tools, materials, a few books, and a variety of pieces. I showed not just finished pieces but works in progress – successes and failures.

I [...]

Pendant - PFD_0710_029

PFD_0710_029

A delicate geometric design of fused black glass with an accent of copper dichroic glass and a sterling silver bail.

Pendant – PFD_0709_022

PFD_0709_022

Pendant - PF_0709_007

PF_0709_007

Pendant - PF_0709_010

PF_0709_010

Pendant - PF_0709_008

PF_0709_008

Pendant - PFW_0710_014

PFW_0710_014

The customer who bought this one ended up commissioning a pair of drop earrings to complement it. The irridized glass frit helps to set this one off – giving it a nice shimmer in shifting light.

Pendant - PFD_0710_044

PFD_0710_044

I really like the feel of this one – it was inspired by architectural elements.