I have been working with glass for about 15 years, learning the art of copper foiled (Tiffany) stained glass at an Adult Education class. Since then I have attended various weekend courses to learn new and different techniques and also about glass fusing.
I generally make panels to hang in windows and smaller Christmas tree decorations but also make a range of jewellery with buttons and fused dichroic glass.
I generally make panels to hang in windows and smaller Christmas tree decorations but also make a range of jewellery with buttons and fused dichroic glass.
One of my favourite pieces is the Rainbow Square which is made up of 54 different pieces of glass and nuggets. I love the movement of colour in this piece, and colour and texture is generally what inspires me in my work.
It always fascinates me to see how glass can change its colour and quality depending on the intensity and type of light coming through a window at different times of the day and year.
It always fascinates me to see how glass can change its colour and quality depending on the intensity and type of light coming through a window at different times of the day and year.
I like to develop my work by adding different materials such as agate, fused dichroic glass, nuggets and shells.
I also enjoy acid etching and have recently developed the technique of adding images and patterns into glass.
The Cornish coastline and countryside is always inspirational as these small panels featuring a silhouette engine house show.
I love working with glass due to the fantastic range of colours and textures available and I still love the thrill of holding a finished piece of work into the window to see exactly what it looks like as the light shines through.
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