Force Field
This green yellow and vanilla tray has flowing lines reminiscent of a magnetic force field.
This rectangular tray was created using the “raking” process, which involves manipulating the glass while it is in the kiln.
First, Karla cut almost a hundred 1/4″ wide strips of glass and then arranged them on edge in the kiln. The kiln was then heated to fusing temperature (~1400 F) and then Karla opened the kiln and drew a metal rod across the surface of the molten glass.
The result is sure pretty… But don’t try this at home!
Form: Shallow rectangular tray
Technique: Strip cut, raked during fusing, cold-worked and slumped
Size: 9″ x 11″ x 1″ deep