Janet Ellis - Fused Glass
Janet Ellis
My exploration of fused glass (warm glass) art has been evolving for over 10 years. From the beginning, I was fascinated seeing glass pieces change dramatically in the fusing process. The kiln firing variables are intriguing as well: the type, thickness, and dimensions of the glass components, even the number of pieces on a firing shelf, and the color
of the glass components, all influence results. In addition, a variety of effects can be achieved using different firing schedules for tac fuse, full fuse, kiln-carving, slumping and draping.
I began by creating functional art pieces (fused glass plates, dishes, bowls). Then I discovered jewelry, which can be fashioned from opal glass (opaque) or translucent glass, or from dichroic glass. I frequently allow my jewelry designs to evolve as I work. Playing with multiple glass layers of different types, textures, colors, shapes and sizes of glass, often my jewelry designs have purposeful voids and asymmetrical components. It is this type of design evolution that delights me most.
of the glass components, all influence results. In addition, a variety of effects can be achieved using different firing schedules for tac fuse, full fuse, kiln-carving, slumping and draping.
I began by creating functional art pieces (fused glass plates, dishes, bowls). Then I discovered jewelry, which can be fashioned from opal glass (opaque) or translucent glass, or from dichroic glass. I frequently allow my jewelry designs to evolve as I work. Playing with multiple glass layers of different types, textures, colors, shapes and sizes of glass, often my jewelry designs have purposeful voids and asymmetrical components. It is this type of design evolution that delights me most.
