Friday, April 29, 2016

Fused Glass with Terry Andrews at "Master the Possibilities"

Terry Andrews is a native Floridian from the Tampa area, Terry Andrews pursued a career in music through 1994. Always having an interest in glass, he began to dabble with the medium first through blown glass and lamp work glass, creating large, flat and carved glass sculptures. His most recent work has evolved to include the use of copper and fused glass. The fusing happens in a kiln, then the fused pieces are used as accents on the formed, cut and welded copper structures. Some are decorated with lamp work glass to create more whimsical treasures.

Work station at the Master the Possibilities studio...

Jan's beginning fused glass class work using stack method. Above are unfired pieces and below are pieces after firing...coasters, yard stake, and slumped spoon holder


Intermediate pieces made with bullseye and dichroic glass include yard stake, jewelry pieces, and coaster set.


Fused glass is glass that has been fired (heat-processed) in a kiln at a range of high temperatures from 593 °C (1,099 °F) to 816 °C (1,501 °F). 

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