Chameleons Glass Art

Jenni Sutherland

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Hot glass" is a relatively new craft in South Africa but is fast gaining in popularity. The technique used to produce these glass items is called slumping and fusing. This is based on an age-old process used to work with this interesting medium, and it results in the most interesting end products.

The first step is to apply the artwork to the top of a clean sheet of glass. This is then covered with a second sheet of the same size. These are then fused together in a kiln, resulting in a single thick sheet with the glaze sandwiched in between. To add form to the sheet, it is then placed on a mould and is fired again, resulting in the slumped end-product.

The various glazes, paints and heat resistant materials available, allow one unlimited freedom to create as many designs as the imagination allows. However, due to the complex chemical nature of the process, no two items will ever be identical. This adds that extra character, and a special touch of serendipity to the craft.

I first became involved by attended a Slumping and Fusing course in Cape Town, while looking for something new to do. I have now been making my own glass creations for 2 years and have been convinced by family and friends to start selling my artworks. This has proven to be very successful and I am hoping to take my involvement in this art form a step further by making it my full time occupation.

I look forward to showing you my work at the Country Craft Market. You may also contact me by phone or email to see my work or place and order, and a unique glass creation can be yours.

Last Updated 09 June 2010 18:23