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About the fused glass on this site
"Moonlit Nights" © 2006 Jayne Keller |
About the Fused Glass!! Fused glass, also known as warm glass, is the process of joining overlayed pieces of glass by fusing them together in a kiln at 1350 to 1475 degrees. Once fused, the now single flat piece of glass may be laid on top of a mold and "slumped" into shape in a second firing. Some of my work is "tack fused." That is, heated to about 1285-1300 degrees to just "tack" the glass to each piece, still leaving dimension and texture. My work is inspired by what I see in nature with an emphasis on color relation and form. The liquid state of hot glass lends itself to creating art of this flowing and graceful nature. The image of the molten movement of glass, its very nature, can be captured as it cools and freezes that moment in time.
I place a
strong emphasis on the way the colors I use interact with each other.
I enjoy the subtle transition they create through the work, how they play
off each other while moving through the form. It is my feelings and response
to my communication with hot glass, color and form that contributes to
my own style.
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It begins with an idea that is then translated to the glass.
It looks a little messy but this is where the creativity begins. |
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Itakes a lot of tools... |
Then to one of the kilns for the meltdown.
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...and lots of glass...
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...and wood for the mounted pieces...
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.......and molds for the bowls, plates, and platters.
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© 2006-2019 Jayne Keller
