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fused glass art by Kathleen Schnell
Sunflower design, Vitrigraph stem & leaves, Murrini center on Clear & White Streaky
Each Vitrigraph piece is pulled from a 1600+ degree pot giving the ability to manipulate their unique shapes. Firing the design together reveals the variegated colors within each "pulled piece". Truly one-of-a-kind whimsy. The Opaline base color a creamy background for these precious pieces.
Three Tree Trunks meet in the middle of this 11.5" diameter 3"H Bowl. Each Tree is represented uniquely and individually.
This lovely vine has beautiful purple flowers and buds, it reaches high supporting a NEST for a spunky bird. This 9" x 13" piece is made of many clear, light hues and sparkly iridescent and dichroic pieces. The top is a raw edge Aventurine Blue. it may be hung in a window or on a wall.
BEFORE and After piece shown, striking variegated colors. Small 6" dish of Vitigraph,Murrini and dots.
Rods of colored Murrini (previously created) are "snipped" and arranged in delightful combinations 9.25" Square
Rectangular Pattern Bars form the edge an center, round pattern bars around the center, flanked by blue and clear strips on edge. A raw edge iridecent piece forms the base. 11.5" Square
An 11" striking blue display piece. Carving is done by cutting various thicknesses of ceramic fiber, layering them into your design. Firing this to approximately 1450* the glass layers form around the fiber capturing the design. May be displayed flat or vertical.
the creativity never stops.....
Pumpkins ready for the harvest, Vitrigraph viney attachments, dried leaves and trailing Murrini flowers 23" x 13"
Channel Dish- Tan & Blue Twisted Vitrigraph surrounded by multi-design, multi-colored Murrini - an art dish 16" x 5"
This Channel dish forms flowers and living water. Multi-colored flowers, rock in a unique design. 16" x 5"
I love nature.....
Channel Dish- Murrini, Vitrigraph and Frit were used to create thisi whimsical dish. The Twisted Vitrgraph ceates a separate focus; an Opaline base begins with whispy blue Vitrigraph & Murrini - art dish 13" x 5"
Ths Channel dish forms flowers and living water. Multi-colored flowers, rock in a unque design. 16" x 5"
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Vitrigraph on a creamy white base form flowers and entanglements, the variegated colors seem to pop on the light opaque background. sections could be used for sauces, condiments, olives, cookies, etc.
A small glimpse into the backwoods.... this (6" L x 5' D x 8" H) three-sided, 3-deminsional Artwork, began with a piece of wood, Blue Flower and leaves are the focal point. When you look further around......you'll find a Ladybug, mushrooms, snail, pinecone and a viney white flower growing out of the wood.
My glass is best appreciated in person. To feel the piece, the weight & texture, and to see the color variations.
This is a very unique piece- The Blosoms: were created with Vitrigraph pieces I fired "under pressure" (with weights on top of them in the kiln as to flatten). The Edge: II wanted a branch-like feel to the dish, so I laid out the brown Vitirigraph pieces and then cut the white-wispy backround into the shape. Twigs and branches were added to connect the blossoms, it was then fired in the kiln making and the pieces into one design. A 2nd firing at a lower temperature slumped the glass into a mold
I love work with other elements in addition to glass. This is a driftwood piece. (cleaned & sealed wood) The Heron sits atop, below he sees the creatures........fish in the water, turtles, a ladybug....and snakes! The light blue section moves atop the blue-green base, exposing one snake and as the piece is turned another snake is revealed on the back side. Twigs of glass and wood, interesting Vitrigraph pieces, rocks and real pinecones add to realis. 20" x 10"
Bug Out refers to a Beetle and a Moth - approx. 14" x 13", it also includes a large purple Flower and 5 blossoms. Sheet glas was cut to shape the beetle, moth, flower, blossoms and some of the leaves. Vitrigraph and glass paint highlight.
more coming soon.......
Cottage Glassworks *** Artwork by Kathleen schnel
Cottage Glassworks 13 Dantz Run Road Ext Wellsboro, PA 16901 us