Fused glass pieces are created by carefully arranging individually cut and shaped pieces of glass before firing them in a kiln to form a coloured and textured glass blank, which is then shaped into the final design.

Glass is available in a wide variety of colours, textures, and patterns, but unique effects can also be achieved by layering and combining clear and coloured glass. As colours overlap and interact during firing, new tones, depth, and patterns naturally emerge.

To create additional detail and artistic effects, we also work with glass stains, enamels, paints, and powders as part of the design process.

The kiln is central to fused glass work, with temperatures carefully controlled between approximately 250°C and 900°C depending on the desired result. Different firing schedules can cause the glass to fuse together, become polished, change shape or colour, or increase in durability.

Once the initial blank has been created, the glass can then be reheated over moulds to gently slump into its final form, producing bowls, platters, decorative panels, and other sculptural pieces.