Once I was committed to a tall triangle shape with a mismatched colourblock design, it was time to test many different colour combinations. I cut the glass and glued the pieces onto a special kiln paper which separates the glass from the clay.
This was one of the more satisfying tasks. I love how they look just as they are.
In the kiln, they are pressed down by clay tile stamps.
They aren't quite as orderly and attractive when it's time to take them out of the kiln.
And they get even messier looking once I have applied glass paint. But not for long.
Next is the most laborious part where I use a couple different grinders to shape the pieces, a drill to create holes and some burs to soften the edges of the holes. I don't have photos for these messy jobs. Maybe next time I will stop and wash my hands and take a pic.
The pieces are cleaned and checked in case they need to be redone. Then I go about the task of matching pieces to a partner. Maybe not my favourite job as they are all a bit different and I am a perfectionist;) but by the end it is quite satisfying to have pairs of these lovely glass pieces to be made into earrings.
