Technique
Each piece is unique; the design is created using a special material that can be shaped and molded to create the sense of movement and flow. This process is very time and labor intensive, requiring a great attention to detail as each piece of material is placed to produce the desired effect. Once the model is completed to the artist's satisfaction, a plaster form is created. The form is cleaned and retouched to ensure perfect reproduction of the design. The glass is melted into the form, taking 2 to 3 weeks at a temperature of 1500 degrees farenheit. Finishing the sculpture again requires great attention to detail as imperfections may arise from the melting process. The artist must fully retouch each piece to remove residual glass and plaster, make necessary cuts, and finally sandblast and polish to result in the desired appearance. |