by Jodi | Float (Window) glass, Inclusions and Additions, Process
Kiln carving is another really versatile way to add texture and design to recycled glass artwork. Kiln carving refers to “carving” in the glass that takes place in the kiln during a firing cycle. Kiln carving utilizes fiber paper to make the actual...
by Jodi | Float (Window) glass, Process, Tools
Sometimes it is fun to just gear up and doodle on glass with an engraving tool. Typically, the engraving happens after the artwork is complete, so the lines are much more opaque and free form than the lines in the carved work featured here. I like to use my...
by Jodi | Float (Window) glass, Process, Tools
In an earlier post we talked about using recycled textured glass in artwork. There are also other ways to get a texture in your artwork. Carving the raw glass with a variety of diamond bits is an effective way to get a variety of texture. These pieces were all...
