A modern twist on a classic, vintage holiday ornament. This fused glass treasure requires multiple kiln firings. The base is created from many tiny bits of transparent sky blue glass. Opaque red and vanilla glass "dots" are made seperately and then "tack" fused to the base. The added design elements contribute to a three-dimensional appearance. This ornament is very festive hung by itself or in a grouping. Mix & match with other Modern Classic Ornament styles.
Ornament Tidbits:
Up until WWII, most Americans decorated their trees with imported glass ornaments from Germany. But in 1939, with the start of WWII, Europe cut off many imports including glass ornaments. To fill demand, Corning Glass in New York started making ornaments using light bulb machines. Today, ornaments are made from a variety of materials, including fused or blown glass, wood, ceramics, plastic, metal and textiles. And, of course, candy canes!
All art work is handmade by Robert Wiener in the DC Art Glass Studio. Kilnforming is a method of shaping glass in a kiln using heat and gravity. Techniques used by the artist include fusing, slumping, casting, printmaking and coldworking. It is common of kilnformed glass to have slight color shifts and small "champagne" bubbles. May contain sharp edges. Handle with care.
