Organic Series

"Aperture Pour" technique is used to create these organic bowls (or sinks). This technique is created by placing glass into a flower pot and placing the flower pot into the kiln on posts. This is then fired at a high temperature and maintained at this temperature until the pour is complete. This pour will create a large circle of glass onto the kiln shelf. When the glass is cooled it is then sandblasted and put back into the Kiln again. The glass is fired again to a high temperature and then manipulated with a raking tool. This will create various patterns in the glass. Sometimes, it will take several firings for the desired look. When the glass has the desired look it is then cooled and cold worked, placed back into the kiln again for the slumping stage. These Bowls (Sinks) are also annealed for 15 to 20 hours depending on the thickness and size. (annealing - held at 960-1000 degrees)