‘Mary with Her Beardies' 3D fused glass, handpainted mobile made by Diane Paterson of Di-fusions with 50th edition of 'The Bearded News'
Category: Art
Retail Value: CAD $282.00
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Description
The ‘Mary with Her Beardies ‘ Glass mobile (30” long), incorporates several kiln fired processes: Glass painting, enamelling and slumping - each requiring a separate firing. Fishing line secures the individual pieces to create a mobile which can be hung indoors or out. The colors will never fade and the glass is stronger than regular window glass although, it’s best when hanging outdoors to place in a well protected area and away from anything a wind may push the glass against. The mobile is composed of 6 pieces strung together with fishing line to a 4” top square piece which is then attached to a small 1 1/2” square piece thus providing a way to hang the mobile up. Fused glass is an ancient art form originating around 300 B.C. when Egyptian glassmasters melted layers of glass to create bowls, tile and jewelry. Fusing tempers the glass and makes it more resistant to the sun, wind and rain. From artist Diane Paterson: The glass mobile was done in memory of Diane's dear friend Mary Sanders. Mary taught Science for many years and then, following her heart - opened ‘Champion Pet Supplies’ near Birmingham, England. Mary was a well known and respected editor of “The Bearded News” The Official Journal of The Bearded Collie Club, UK. Diane's background: Diane's university studies (B.Sc/Ed.) led to teaching high school before finding ‘GLASS’. Diane completed Pilchuck Glass School (Stanwood , Wa.) studies in Hot Glass, Fusing, Glass Painting & Enamelling, Sandblasting, Acid Etching and Window Design & Execution as well as attending in studio 10 day workshops hosted by well known American Glass Artists. Diane opened Glassworks Stained Glass Studio, in Saskatoon (1973), doing window and lamp commissions, classes and retailing glass equipment and supplies. After moving to Vancouver, using Diane's studio name ‘Di-fusions’, Diane developed a line of Fused Glass windchimes and ornaments. Diane's work has been available at Circle Craft on Granville Island since the early 1980s where Diane is known for Fused Glass windchimes/mobiles, Christmas decorations (eg: Icicles) and other sun catchers. To this day, glass remains Diane's passion. These items can be collected from the VHS office on East Broadway, Vancouver or shipped for an additional fee made payable to VHS.
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