Friday, July 15, 2011

Hand Painted Fused Glass Pendants - PPF



















I've been having fun painting these precious pendants. Its time-consuming work, but so fascinating to create them. I take scrap glass and break it into small pieces with pliers, paint on it, place a piece of clear glass on top, then fire it in the kiln to approx 1450 degrees.
I am new to using the Glassline Paints, and so it is challenging. As I work, the paint dries to a chalky white, making it difficult to see the design and color. I never know what they will look like until I open the kiln the next morning...kind of like a treasure chest! =)

You'll notice that I've been making lots of kitty faces, and that's because I support our local cat rescue organization. For each fused glass pendant I sell, I donate $5.00 to Gulf Shore Animal Leage of Manatee County, Florida. When you purchase these items, you are contributing to their worthy cause.

I'm in the process of listing these cuties for sale, and hope to have them all listed very soon... Kathryn
Click Here to See Pendants For Sale Now!

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13 comments:

  1. GloriaJuly 15, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Nice surprises every time, these are sweet. Wonderful eyes and expressions on the cats.

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  2. GigglesJuly 16, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Very interesting process! Thanks for sharing! Love the element of surprise! Very cute pieces!

    Hugs Giggles

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  3. SHERI COOKJuly 16, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Very fun medium! You have unique pieces! HAPPY PPF!

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  4. CrystalJuly 16, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    These are awesome! My brother melts down bottles to make cheese trays and I always wonder if there is a way to paint on it. :-)

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  5. WendyJuly 16, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    As always you are full of surprises!...and it seems your kiln is too! :) These are so cute. Well done!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    Oh, these are just gorgeous! I love the look of the image upon the glass.

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  7. Magic Love CrowJuly 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    All of them are wonderful Kathryn! I love the cats ;o) Oh and I love manatee's! So does my mom ;o) Take Care ;o)

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  8. Theresa MacNaughtonJuly 16, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Wow! These are just amazing and so beautiful! Great work, Kathryn. :) Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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  9. EVAJuly 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    How very cool and creative! And the kitties are indeed so cute and so nice of you to make them for a worthy cause.

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  10. Anne ButeraJuly 17, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    What a cool technique! I always find it exciting when there's surprises in the creative process.

    Happy PPF!

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  11. Kristin DudishJuly 17, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    What a fascinating process with such beautiful results (and for such a great cause)!

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I was just in Venice, FL in May... I love your part of the state :)

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  12. Craftymoose CraftsJuly 18, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Kathryn, they are awesome! What fun to not know what they look like until they come out of the kiln!

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  13. GeckostoneJuly 20, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Oh these are way cool!!!!!! Love it!!!!Wish I could try it!!!! Deb

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