I work with fused glass. Every piece starts with a cold flat sheet of high quality art glass. I cut and shape the glass according to my design to create a two-dimensional piece. To add depth and interest, I also use other glass forms (e.g. crushed glass known as “frit”, powders and stringers) and inclusions (e.g. copper foil, silver flakes …). Each piece is then fused in my kiln at temperatures reaching 800 degrees Celsius, a process that typically takes around 22 hours. Three-dimensional pieces such as dishes or waves require a second firing over a ceramic mould to give them their shape and this is known as slumping.
My range includes framed pictures, freestanding waves and suncatchers, which play beautifully with light, as well as coral bowls, tealight holders and coasters.