Sparkling Heat Bud Vase They are installed with stand-ups

They are installed with stand-ups raising them above the art so that the transparent flowers reflect on the background and the stainless steel

Then added ground glass along the edges and fired to a tack fuse to create the lacy rim

The inside edge of the half circles was organically cut so the middle has an organic flowing channel

75" wide x 2

The final step was to drape the glass over a stainless steel cone shape creating this open handkerchief shape

Sparkling Heat Bud Vase They are installed with stand-upsInspiration: This sparkling glass sculpture is inspired by the need for heat the warmth of the fire in the fireplace on a winter night or the warmth of the sun in the summer (maybe I'm just dreaming of more warmth after our recent snow). Artistic Process: Designing, cutting and firing together various dichroic glass* with clear glass on top to create depth. Then it was formed into a wavy format. The glass stand is kilnformed into a shape to support