After the frustration and disappointment of the clear reactive jewelry pieces, I decided to look to color and function for a quick success. I wanted something that did not require a second firing to shape or slump, and could add some color when used - the ever useful trivit!
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| Trivit, using light cyan (center) and tint and aqua blue and white stringer (outer border.) |
This solo piece was made using pieces of scrap glass and cutting them to fit, then adding a clear cap.
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| Trivit, using light cyan (center) and tint and aqua blue and white stringer (outer border.) |
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Each of the corners has a rubber bumper added to the bottom after firing. These can be found in a hardware store, such as our wonderful, local ACE store, and helps keep the glass from moving and sliding around when in use. With the bumpers, the top of the trivit can only be hand wiped and not submersed in water (without replacing the bumpers.)
I have been told not to place fused glass in the diswasher in the past and have never tested any pieces to see if there is loss of integrity or structure if you do.
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| Trivit, using light cyan (center) and tint and aqua blue and white stringer (outer border.) |
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I was surprised to see that there is a reaction line between the cyan and the aqua blue tint and white streaker glass. There must be a little French vanilla in that white to create that reaction line where the two meet - curious!
I have come to the conclusion that all glass work is ultimately an experiment!
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