Okay, so these aren't really jewels, they are actually fused glass pieces that I have made into necklace pendants. Some of these pieces are simple tack fuses, which means the glass is fused until it just sticks together, and each piece of glass in the design usually retains its individual characteristic. Others are considered full-fused pieces. Full fusing occurs when you cap the design with a clear piece of glass, which can create some cool features in the finished pieces, such as the air bubbles that sometimes change the shape of the entire design.
I really enjoy taking the classes with Cherrie La Porte at her Glass Ranch to make them. I get to work with dichroic glass (the metallic, shiny pieces) and frit, which is a fused ceramic composition that comes in granular form. Hence, you are left with like the ones in the bottom left when you sprinkle it on another piece of glass.
So, what do you think? Post a comment as to which one is your favorite!
So pretty! I like the one that is square-like, with a darker blue outlining the lighter blue center. GJ TS!
ReplyDeleteI love these and would definitely wear them! My favorites are the ones that are clear and have the splatter like look--orange and turquoise. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies!
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