After doing much research on pot melts and wire mesh melts with fused glass, I bit the bullet and tried my hand at it a few weeks ago. I chose the wire mesh method as this was the best for my small-sized kiln. So, what is a wire mesh melt you ask? Its a method of creating unique, one-of-a-kind mixtures of molten glass. Several layers of glass are stacked on top of a wire mesh that is created and supported by kiln furniture. The glass is heated in the kiln at high temperatures until the glass turns into liquid and flows through the wire onto a prepared kiln shelf, forming an array of abstract glass patterns. The resulting melt can be used in its entirety as a sculpture or bowl, or it can be cut up and made into tiles, jewelry, etc. The possibilities are endless. This was indeed a lengthy process, but the outcome was well worth it.
End result piece of glass (not the best picture - sorry!).
I then cut it up, re-fused the pieces I cut and made jewelry with it.
Very cool. I have a few of those projects that I've been thinking about, but haven't gotten around to the execution. You've inspired me! Maybe I'll get to it this week.
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I have always loved to create and Artistic Flair is a name I came up with after delving into many different mediums of the art world. From years of jewelry making to learning the many techniques involved with ceramics and the use of my kiln, my interests took me to the wonderful world of glass fusing. I am fascinated with the way glass changes during the fusing process, the often unpredictable results and the beauty of the finished product. My inspiration stems from people, places and things that I am passionate about and I like to express my ideas though fun and colorful designs that are a reflection of me. My style is contemporary with a touch of whimsical flair!
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Awesome as always!
Wow that is amazing. Great job.
Nicole/Beadwright
It turned out beautifully!
Very cool. I have a few of those projects that I've been thinking about, but haven't gotten around to the execution. You've inspired me! Maybe I'll get to it this week.
Good work, I too had done those projects using wire mesh.check this site about wire mesh.
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Wow, that's really neat!
thanks for sharing with us how you create your glass pieces. Now I can understand the process!
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