Seascape Portal P00736-P00421 sandblasted finish

sandblasted finish

A textured sterling silver base adds wonderful contrast

The original artwork is silk-screened and foiled by hand

during the firing process

Seascape Portal P00736-P00421 sandblasted finishInspired by the coral reefs and oceanic environments, this art glass sculpture is formed using layers of clear and colored glasses: first, the murrini tiles are made, along with the spiraling cane. The cane and murrini are preheated to over 1000 degrees before being applied to the blue background of the main body of the piece. Once they are applied and melted in, more layers of clear glass are used to encase the colors. After all the layers are on,