Jazz Man - experiment with CMC and frit



I placed a clear sheet of glass
over the image I was using.
The first step was to outline
key shapes using the CMC and
powdered glass frit.  I then started
to sprinkle colored frit to fill in the areas

I wanted colored.



  

I added a border.

Once all the colored frit was in place,
I sprinkled clear glass fine and coarse frit
over the entire scene.

A zinc frame and hooks for hanging will complete this piece.

Forest Scene

My intent was to create a forest path and
to give an impression of depth and
perspective.  I started with the key
tree shapes.

Although I am currently in the desert, my foremost images still relate to home....

I have been experimenting with using CMC as
a medium for glass powders -- and thought
to try creating some small branch detail with
this technique.

   

I used glass frit (ground or chopped glass)
to create the impression on leaves and path.

The outcome.  I will need to find a suitable stand for
displaying this piece which I am quite happy with.

   

Yoda is ready to hang in Shay's bedroom window.  Hopefully it inspires pleasant dreams (no light-sabre fighting!)

Yoda - coming along

Added a bit of line detail with fusible paint (bisterbrown) -- back in the kiln.

Added some shading.... back in the kiln once more.

Christmas is coming --- for grandkids...

I have just completed this glass mosaic mirror for my little granddaughter (Shhhh! Don't tell - it's part of her Christmas gift). Her bedroom is decorated in a jungle theme - and she loves monkeys - maybe because she was born in the 'year of the monkey' -- or maybe just because they are so cute (like she is!)

I have just begun the piece for her brother -- who is not a fan of monkey -- much more interested in 'Star Wars' characters.  He has told me in the past that he would like a glass piece of Yoda -- so here it comes.
Step one just went into the fusing kiln this afternoon.

The very first step, of course, was to come up with a plan.  I will fuse the figure of Yoda and use traditional stained glass (copper foil method) to complete the piece.  Yoda will be fused first.  I start with a clear piece of fusible glass and layer the colored glass pieces on top.

Now Yoda heads into the kiln -- at a contour fusing temperature -- Next step will be to add details with fusible paint.... stay posted.

'Eagle over the Lake'

The eagle is finished -- ready for installation.

Eagle over the Lake

I have just begun work on a commission piece.
This is the sketch I have come up with.... Now... to work....