Koi and Friends heart shading and fine tuniing of

shading and fine tuniing of the design with ground glass of different shades was used

The crackle is first created with various  hot colored glass that was ground fine and mixed with a medium and poured in a design on top of a piece of glass

they are very quick to swoop in for a fish

Artistic Process:  The hummingbird

This glass stand is made of 3 layers of glass tack fused together

Koi and Friends heart shading and fine tuniing ofKilnfired Glass art sculpture Inspiration: inspired by the beautiful water features and koi ponds during the Greater Kansas City Water Garden Society's tours. The koi swim deep and come up when the hope for food. The Lilly pads keep them shaded and a bonus is lotus in bloom. It was also fun to see turtles swimming along with the koi. Artistic Process: The Koi fish lily pads, and turtles are kiln casted. The lily pads are made with modeling glass. All