Below the first layer of watery waves is a second layer of larger rocks. These began as squares and were individually full fused fired several week ago. They are just small enough to become almost circles in this process - any larger and they would look more like rounded square.
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| Front side - Subterranean Landscape in Glass |
Fine spring green frit (yes, the same color glass as the grass, but in different form,) was sprinkled over both of the bottom two layers and the granules were swept away from the surface of the rocks.
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| Front side - Subterranean Landscape in Glass - big rocks layer |
I am so glad that the aqua and white streaky glass maintained the characteristic streaks after both firings. I am wondering if the piece would be stronger in visual appeal if these streaks all ran either horizontally or vertically - food for thought when I try this mosaic effect in the future. I think this effect, in all transparent glasses, would make a fabulous night light.
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| Front side - Subterranean Landscape in Glass. Notice the dusting of color on the top of the black stringers - this is where the frit remained on the top when fired |
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| Front side - Subterranean Landscape in Glass - Once again, the frit remained on the surface of the stringers in a few places when this was fired |
Because this was a tack fuse and not a full fuse, there is quite a pronounced texture to the front of the piece. Note in the two images below, the "rocks" in both sizes, remain elevated and the irregularity of the stringers surface and subside through the frit. Nothing sharp protrudes, however, to be hazardous when handling although generally glass pieces are not something warm and fuzzy to cuddle .up with
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| Front side - Subterranean Landscape in Glass - From the side angle it is easier to see the layers and texture that is visible in the tack fuse process. This would all be smooth if the piece were full fused. |
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| Front side - Subterranean Landscape in Glass - From the side angle it is
easier to see the layers and texture that is visible in the tack fuse
process. This would all be smooth if the piece were full fused. |
Now I am trying to decide if I would like this to be a flat display piece or a cute, small dish - any suggestions? Add a comment below to weigh in!
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