Getting ready to head out to my studio and attempt a screen melt, this processes is a lot of fun, it also helps with all the scrap glass you collect over the years.
The fiest step in this process is to get a screen that can withstand the heat of the kiln.
start by placing some fiber paper in the bottom of the kiln for the glass to melt on to, then
make a stand out of kiln furniture for the screen to be placed on,
pick out your scrap glass you want to use, how much glass you use depends on the shape and size of your desired melt.. be sure to clean...clean...clean your glass....
fire it up and see what happens...usually you will amaze yourself with the results.
My passion is glass. I make handcrafted fused and stained glass gifts by either fusing glass together or by using the copper foil method. For me designing and creating with glass is magic. I believe that life was meant to be celebrated with color and magic each day… Each piece of glass jewelry and each gift I make is unique and breathtaking… For me creating colorful glass jewelry and gifts is a way for me to celebrate life. I love it. My work can be found at Local Colors Art Gallery
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
White ( a group show)
Our new show at local colors called.... White ....was a lot of fun..this show will run for one month until middle of feburary..if you are out and about in sugar house 1054 east 2100 sounth be sure and stop by and see all the new art from all the wonderful artist...every month the whole gallery is moved and new art work roated...So it is new and fresh every month... thanks to the hanging commitee that works really hard to make all of us artist shine....here is a couple of pictures of my new work...enjoy...
Friday, January 18, 2013
My passion is glass... I make handcrafted fused and stained glass gifts by either fusing glass together or by using the copper foil method.
I use glass kilns to take glass to high temperatures, and then to cool fast to anneal glass to make it strong with this process I can make a large variety of glass gifts from jewelry to large sculptured pieces.
My passion started a few years ago making stained glass window panels and sun catchers by way of the copper foil technique. But it was not until I bought my first glass kiln and started fusing that I discovered the wonderful world of melting glass.
With my glass kilns and tools I can make a large variety of fused art glass jewelry and gifts.
For me designing and creating with glass is magic.
I believe that life was meant to be celebrated with color and magic each day…
Each piece of glass jewelry and each gift I make is unique and breathtaking…
For me creating colorful glass jewelry and gifts is a way for me to celebrate life...I love it…
My work can be found at Local Colors Art Gallery...
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Brrr..its cold outside...
Trying to stay warm, outside it is 10* brrrrrrr...its cold.....but inside my little glass studio it is toasty warm....
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Glass Classes comming soon....
Glass Workshop
Saturday February 23 ....from ....10-2 pm
Sunday March 31 ....from.... 10-2
Sunday April 28....from 10-2
Beginning Fusing and Slumping .....$95 Each or Two for $150
Supplies will be included to make one fused and slumped art glass project. You can choose from a plate,a platter, bowl or a set of four coasters it will be your choice. Project will be about a 10x10. This class will be a workshop on saturday for 3-4 hours. Final project will be fused and slumped and available the following week for pick up. Tools and supplies will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own.
Call or Email to reserve your spot today ...space is limited....
To find out more about class dates and times and to reserve your space please contact....
Mae Wellington
801-706-8053
801-706-8053
opening the kiln today
Getting ready for a peek into the kiln today...so excited to see how my new molds for my glass worked out....if they turn out awesome....you can go to @Local Colors Art Gallery this friday for our new show called ( WHITE ) stop by at 2100 south 1054 east from 6-9 pm.
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