This piece was initially designed to be a pendant. Once fired, however, I saw it differently. Pre-firing, the overall shape was rectangular. I assumed it would fire with rounded edges, but maintain the straight sides of a rectangle.
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| Scrap glass in horizontal composition - pre-firing |
The 1/4 inch rule, once again prevails, and the layers of glass flowed toward achieving the 1/4 thickness across the length of the piece. The results was near uniform thickness, but a pulling-in effect in those spaces that had less volume of glass to create the 1/4 thickness.
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| Scrap glass in horizontal composition - post-firing |
As I turned this piece in my hands after firing (and cooling!), the logical view changed from horizontal to vertical and my thoughts began to center around mixed media. What if this became the anchor portion of a small piece that has personified attributes. A piece with glass appendages would be too delicate and impossible to wear, for example, but with metal legs and arms it would be much more durable. It might be too large to be an accessory piece, however, but could be a small, frameable piece. I have begun sketching some possibilities to explore some options. As always, the challenge is now more complex because of the financial implications.....a $12 dollar chunk of fused glass with $20+ dollars of wire and feathers may be creative, but highly impractical.........Sketching may be as far as the development of this piece extends!
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| Scrap glass in turned vertically, and presenting new potential - post-firing |
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