2nds SALE! g22-062 retailer pate de verre (glass) vessel

pate de verre (glass) vessel

This piece is a 2nd due to minor powder separations (see magnified in the last image). It has been marked down from $135 to $60.

approximately 3 3/4" high x 4 3/4" diameter

Pate de verre (literally "paste of glass") is a method of glass kiln casting. I construct a plaster mold from a wheel-thrown or hand-built clay piece. I then mix crushed colored glass (frit) the consistency of sand with a binding agent to retailer form a paste. I apply several layers of this paste as well as glass powders to the inside of the mold, and then fire it to the point where the glass frit fuses without completely melting together to retain the sandy texture. After cooling, the mold is broken away. Each piece requires anew mold, and is therefore unique. Finally, I apply a thin coat of wax.

This piece is porous and should not be used for food or liquids.