Process 1
The process begins with a sheet of glass. This could be float glass (window glass) or specialised fusing glass.
Process 3
This when all the details are added such as enamels, glass powders and frit (ground glass) wires and decals
Process 4
The glass is then assembled in the glass kiln and fused between 745’c – 845’c. This process takes between 7 – 12 hours plus a long time to cool
Process 5
Once cooled the glass pieces are cleaned again and any sharp edges and tags are filed off. Sometimes complex pieces need steps 3 and 4 repeating two or three times
Process 6
The glass is then mounted on their individual bases and your show details are placed in their boxes or tins
Process 8
Now all that is left is for somebody to do something fabulous and win one of these beauties