Artist’s Bio

Fused glass pieces are created by firing glass in the kiln for an extended period of
time at 1450 degrees F. This heating softens the sharp edges creating soft and gentle shapes and it also fuses the pieces of glass to each other. When they are fused on a bed of sand the carving created in the sand transfers magically to the glass. The result is a soft but reflective quality of glass and only glass. This process is ideal for unique wall hangings, windows, wall dividers, screens, tiles, tables and cupboard doors. If a bowl or candle curve is required the glass is fired a second time to slump it into the desired shape. Fused glass is best displayed with sunlight or backlighting.

Darlene lives in Parksville on Vancouver Island. She also teaches workshops and can be contacted at www.thegardengallery.ca