Stacks and Strips
by Michele Bennett
10.75” x 10.75” x 2.25”
When thinking about the topic of Journeys, I was reminded of how sometimes the simplest of techniques can be the most impactful. This piece uses some of the first techniques I learned when beginning my glass fusing journey, stacks and strips of glass. I carefully chose colors that would complement and contrast each other and also placed certain colors next to each other to get a reaction where the colors meet in order to add depth to the piece.
Technique: This piece uses a combination of stacks of glass to get the bullseye effect and strip construction. After the initial two firings to get the design just right, it was sandblasted, shaped on a 12” lapidary grinder, fired again to round edges, sandblasted again, and slumped in a ball mold.
Artist Statement:
My journey into fused glass began over 15 years ago, following many years in pottery. Passionate about transforming glass into functional art, I have developed a unique style that blends practicality with vibrant aesthetics. Much of my work is characterized by its bold use of color and attention to detail. Each piece is carefully crafted, layer by layer, through cutting, rearranging, fusing, and re-fusing, until the colors and shapes come together and the final piece emerges.
by Michele Bennett
10.75” x 10.75” x 2.25”
When thinking about the topic of Journeys, I was reminded of how sometimes the simplest of techniques can be the most impactful. This piece uses some of the first techniques I learned when beginning my glass fusing journey, stacks and strips of glass. I carefully chose colors that would complement and contrast each other and also placed certain colors next to each other to get a reaction where the colors meet in order to add depth to the piece.
Technique: This piece uses a combination of stacks of glass to get the bullseye effect and strip construction. After the initial two firings to get the design just right, it was sandblasted, shaped on a 12” lapidary grinder, fired again to round edges, sandblasted again, and slumped in a ball mold.
Artist Statement:
My journey into fused glass began over 15 years ago, following many years in pottery. Passionate about transforming glass into functional art, I have developed a unique style that blends practicality with vibrant aesthetics. Much of my work is characterized by its bold use of color and attention to detail. Each piece is carefully crafted, layer by layer, through cutting, rearranging, fusing, and re-fusing, until the colors and shapes come together and the final piece emerges.
by Michele Bennett
10.75” x 10.75” x 2.25”
When thinking about the topic of Journeys, I was reminded of how sometimes the simplest of techniques can be the most impactful. This piece uses some of the first techniques I learned when beginning my glass fusing journey, stacks and strips of glass. I carefully chose colors that would complement and contrast each other and also placed certain colors next to each other to get a reaction where the colors meet in order to add depth to the piece.
Technique: This piece uses a combination of stacks of glass to get the bullseye effect and strip construction. After the initial two firings to get the design just right, it was sandblasted, shaped on a 12” lapidary grinder, fired again to round edges, sandblasted again, and slumped in a ball mold.
Artist Statement:
My journey into fused glass began over 15 years ago, following many years in pottery. Passionate about transforming glass into functional art, I have developed a unique style that blends practicality with vibrant aesthetics. Much of my work is characterized by its bold use of color and attention to detail. Each piece is carefully crafted, layer by layer, through cutting, rearranging, fusing, and re-fusing, until the colors and shapes come together and the final piece emerges.
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