Allium Standup

“Seek to be the purple thread in the long white gown.”

— Epictetus

• Vibrant touchable texture
• Conservative size appropriate for home or office
• Kiln Fired for strength and durability
• Dimensions are 5″x6″
• Wood block, driftwood, or acrylic display options

Details:

Flower gardens are good for the mind, body, and soul. A seed planted in hope, the anticipation of a bud to bloom, the joy of pollinators revelling in your sanctuary. 

Measuring approximately 5×6″, this glass decor is a perfect size to bring a pop of colour to your space. Whether you add some art to your kitchen, or brighten up your mantle, this fused glass is an cheerful addition to any space.

Display your tactile fused glass art in your choice of wooden block display, driftwood base, or clear acrylic easel. Any of the display options allow light to travel through the glass, for a sparkling and glowing display!

How’s It Made?

Handcrafted from art glass, we create the Allium Standup using multiple steps. First, we roll a slab of clay to the appropriate size. Next, we press cuttings of chives into the clay, creating realistic and natural minimizations of their larger counterpart the Allium. NGL. The studio smelled slightly of armpit after the chives were crushed by the rolling pin. We dry the clay slabs, ensuring they remain perfectly flat. Once dry, we bisque fire the clay to be used as a casting mold for the glass.

We cut and polish the glass to the appropriate size. Next, we use coloured glass powders and frits to accent the details in the textured clay mold. Once the colours have been applied, we carefully place the sheet glass overtop and place the casting mold into the kiln.

We kiln fire the glass to allow the frits and the sheet glass to fuse together. The colour is the glass itself, which means you won’t ever have to worry about the colour fading or washing off. During the firing, we anneal the glass. Because of this, we increase the strength and durability of the glass, so you know it will last for as long as you own the Allium Standup fused glass art.

Tactile Art Lover?

See all of the delightfully textured standups in the Interlake Impressions collection.