When I was at AU, I took a class on fused glass inclusions with Peggy Krzyzewski. There was a kiln issue and she had to take our pieces home with her to fire. I just got my pieces back in the mail. I'm rather pleased with them.
As it happens, yesterday, I started a fingerweaving necklace project (which I learned from the C R Radding class I took at AU). Here is a photo of it in progress:
So, as you can see, I'm happily reliving parts of my AU adventure.
Oh my, what lovely fused glass pieces. I have wanted a small kiln so I could fuse glass. Your necklace is lovely too. Wish we had great classes here...I'm jealous. :-)
Posted by: Elaine Akers | August 30, 2011 at 02:19 PM
...and now that I've gotten over the shock of realizing that we could have met, I've actually taken a look at the pics in your post. BEAUTIFUL! I love them all, especially the gorgeous orange and reds!
Posted by: Barbara Hagerty | August 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM
Joanne, I had no idea that you were at AU. How did I miss that? I live in Phoenix, not too far from the hotel where you all stayed! I didn't go this year, but I did drop by to say hi and meet up with friends who were there. I would have LOVED to have gotten together with you!! Maybe next year???
Posted by: Barbara Hagerty | August 30, 2011 at 12:10 AM
I would be pleased with the results as well. I've only fused a couple of times -- these really work for me. And I'm glad you showed a close-up of the necklace -- it makes me appreciate all the more the finished piece!
Posted by: jeanie | August 29, 2011 at 09:38 PM
The inclusions are amazing. I look forward to seeing your pieces and seeing how you do that hand weaving. How clever of you to match your nail polish to the color of your camera.
Posted by: Last minute lynn | August 27, 2011 at 11:26 PM
beautiful glass pieces Joanne. what are the inclusions? brass? foils? and i loved your necklace that you showed finished on facebook. really lovely work!
Posted by: connie | August 27, 2011 at 08:17 PM
Very nice! The fingerweaving looks fun!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Swan-Eagan | August 27, 2011 at 07:53 AM
the glass pieces are wonderful - I can't wait to see what you do with them!
I'm also looking forward to the finished finger weaving pice. they are so fun to make!
Posted by: Martha brown | August 27, 2011 at 07:25 AM
Very beautiful! We are hunkering down here awaiting the hurricane, which appears to track right over us. Off to find my galoshes!! Xo deb
Posted by: Deb | August 27, 2011 at 12:15 AM
I just learned of a glass fusing class which is being held locally at the end of September. I was toying with the idea of attending, but now I'm definitely going to sign up. Your pieces are gorgeous.
Posted by: Judy Streger | August 26, 2011 at 11:30 PM
Wow....looks like they were worth waiting for.. beautiful.
Posted by: Cathwren Warner | August 26, 2011 at 07:58 PM
Great results! I love the fused pieces!
Posted by: Deborah | August 26, 2011 at 03:52 PM
Nice job on the fused glass pieces, I especially like the heart one. I'm curious about the finger weaving technique you're using. Looks like you're doing a great job and love what you're creating.
xo
Posted by: Lorri Scott | August 26, 2011 at 12:52 PM
Oooh! Gorgeous fused glass pieces! You know I am loving the shell ones! And your necklace is divine!! So rich with color and interest, just like you!!
Posted by: Jackie Smith | August 26, 2011 at 12:23 PM
OMGosh...this is going to be just beautiful...love the red color too and I'm really not a red fan...did I say it was beautiful! Diann
Posted by: Diann | August 26, 2011 at 12:00 PM