Yep….Christmas tree ornaments are going like hot cakes and I had to throw in another batch of Snowmen. It’s funny how the kiln gives each of them their own personality including the dude in the top row who looks a little evil. (Maybe I need a break from production.). He’s still staring at me!!!!! Available at The Garden Gallery in Elkhorn, Ne
Good intentions have not produced results! I can’t believe it has been over a year sine I made an an entry on this site. And, I thought retirement would give me more time to dedicate to glass. Well the glass has been getting a lot of attention – I just haven’t posted. So, I am committing to making at least two entires a week just to get me started. Here is a piece I made during an Ann Nye Class in Sept 2013. This is a study on botanicals. Several techniques were taught and I wanted to use each technique in the final project. What started as a smattering of different flowers, leaves and techniques turned out kind of cool as a grouping. Ann posted it on her site and I was thrilled!
This multi-layer bowl is made of four levels of glass. The base if a cloud white topped with glass confetti in multi-colors. Then that is topped by a clear layer of glass. That layer is then topped with floral patters using the Ann Nye techniques for painting with glass. Finally, the glass is slumped into an 11 inch shallow bowl shape. It can be used on display or used on your table. You can even put it in the dishwasher. (I don’t recommend the microwave – let’s not push it!) Now that’s what I call “functional art!”
Can you imagine being in the Rockies and looking through the Aspen’s at nighttime? Deep Blue iridized glass is used as a background to give the illusion of a moonlit night. The golden aspen leaves glow from the moonlight and the ground is covered with all the colors of a Colorado fall. This disk is 10 inches in diameter and contour fused to give texture and depth.
A country field with flowers and a stately shade tree are the theme for this fused glass platter. Made using glass frit as a watercolor technique, this platter is a reminder of the beauty of spring time in the plains. If you look close – there is even a white building in the background. This disk is contour fused to give it texture and depth.
Another creation using glass frit. “Fall in the Aspens” is the theme for this platter. It is a 11 inch circle with deep amber, oranges and browns – typical of the late fall in an Aspen field. There is even a little bit of copper color in the trees. This is my tribute to my time in Colorado. (I’m just a little bit homesick for the Rockies.) $250.00
I finally get to apply some of the things I learned from Ann Nye’s Class. A spring time Cherry Blossom tree decorates this 11 inch clear disk of glass. The bright pink blossoms are beautiful and there is even a little Cardinal on one of the branches. This was so much fun to make.
$200.00
This 5 inch square dish is shiny black with a blue poppy pattern fused into the base. Also available in orange, red and green. $20.00
This 7 inch purple cone bowl is made with purple iridized glass under clear making it sparkle on your table. (I just wish photographs would show how pretty the glass shimmers.)
Available at The Garden Gallery in Elkhorn, NE
This photo/note holder is made of fused glass with a clear pocket on the back. Shaped in a double curve – it is a perfect way to get attention. Measures: 4″ X 12″. And YES that is my nephew and I am very proud of him!
SnowyCreek Glass by Hal Timm 