Orange to Red Mini Diamond Art Glass Wall Pocket Vase with Gold Lines
Orange to Red Mini Diamond Art Glass Wall Pocket Vase with Gold Lines
A ‘Mini Diamond’ miniature art glass wall pocket vase, on an iridescent clear base in shades of orange and red. The colors were sifted on, using powdered glass for a more painterly effect, and further embellished with hand-drawn 22k gold lines that are fired on for permanence. I could not get the reds to diffuse more in these photos but the actual pocket vase is more subtle than my photos. Perfect for tiny thin-stemmed flowers like pansies, english daisies and lavender.
Measures approximately 3.5” wide x 5.5” long at widest points (not including copper hanger) with a .25” opening. Weighs 4.1 oz.
General Information: Hand crafted with quality American-made art glass from the Pacific Northwest. Typically I use a base of iridescent glass for sparkle that shows through each color. Powdered glass is sifted, poured and dropped onto the surface in specific designs, then lines are drawn through, allowing each color to flow into the next. ‘Splash’ designs are made with frit (crushed glass) applied randomly or in patterns. Both methods give a more painterly effect, with drifts of color that flow into each other and cannot be achieved with sheet glass.
22k gold further embellishes many of my wall pockets, using line inspired by nature and hand drawn on top in a second firing. The gold is fired into the glass for permanence and won't wash or scratch off.
After the final firing, I ‘cold-work’ (grind) the edges into as smooth a rim as I am humanly capable. This gives my wall pockets a professional, clean edge.
The back is as lovely as the front because I use an iridescent glass as the foundation, or base layer. Signed by artist.
Each vase has a coiled copper hanger and a 1/4” opening that fits slender stemmed fresh, dried or silk flowers. If using fresh flowers, the vase continues to sparkle if you change the water daily.
To clean, hand wash, using a bamboo skewer, wrapped in a paper towel or thin cloth such as cheesecloth to gently swish the interior. Changing water frequently when using fresh flowers will make cleaning easier.
Decorative and functional, this quality piece will be a gorgeous focal point or statement in your home or office and will last for generations. Wall pockets are especially great for small wall spaces.
Shipped double boxed for safe arrival.
I worked with glass from 1996 until 2015, culminating my career by instructing on the national level beginning in 2004. I taught specialized classes, primarily working with glass powders for glass distributors, trade shows, private and public galleries and studios across the US. Locally, I taught basic kilnforming, as well as powder work and casting for many years at local art institutions, including Maryhill Museum. In addition to teaching for Maryhill’s special workshops, I designed and executed the glass inserts for the Windy Walkway fence.