Jupiter in Glass

[beninfl]

Originally Posted by Hazel W

I assume your wife's paintings are on a more flat surface - not a bowl or any figurine? Otherwise, how would she keep the painting in form. Oh, I suppose, with an upside-down mold, she could do it as a bowl but I see the powder "running" before heat sets it. Maybe I'm wrong.

Yours is quite attractive. I like those reds. Was just surprised that the color changed so much. Have fun. It's a challenging hobby. First ingredient required: lots of patience.

Yep, your wrong. You know what they say when you assume......

Part 1 is fusing the glass into one solid piece.

Part 2 is shaping it into the mold (slumping or draping).

Requires two kiln firings for a finished piece at a minimum. Youtube has fused glass tutorials if you want to see it done.

[Hazel W]

Originally Posted by beninfl

Yep, your wrong. You know what they say when you assume......

Part 1 is fusing the glass into one solid piece.

Part 2 is shaping it into the mold (slumping or draping).

Requires two kiln firings for a finished piece at a minimum. Youtube has fused glass tutorials if you want to see it done.

But you said your wife "makes paintings out of powdered glass and fuses them". That is what led me to think the painting came first.

I do have a book here on such work. I think there is a chapter about glass. I'll take a look. Things to do now. Thanks much.

[beninfl]

Yup, she makes paintings out of powdered glass. Then they go in the kiln and are fired into a flat panel. After they are fired, you then put them on a mold to form them into a plate, a candle votive, sushi dish, vase, etc..... You can shape it after the powder is fired the first run.

[Hazel W]

Originally Posted by beninfl

Yup, she makes paintings out of powdered glass. Then they go in the kiln and are fired into a flat panel. After they are fired, you then put them on a mold to form them into a plate, a candle votive, sushi dish, vase, etc..... You can shape it after the powder is fired the first run.

Great talent. What I like about --- well, I keep thinking pottery because that's what my friend does but this glass work has the same element -- is the surprise element. You patiently put it all together never being absolutely sure what will come out. At least that's what I sense from it. Although, I imagine the time comes when you can be almost certain.

Next piece?