I work primarily with cut stained glass and clear beveled pieces intermixed with glass and crystal jewels, wiring, brass findings, and lead castings. Some pieces are open form; others have background glass and/or framing.
I use published patterns, combinations of patterns, or just a piece of a pattern, as well
as freely constructed pieces. Most of the time I use the Tiffany style copper foil method.
Sometimes I use lead came for strengthening and framing.
My background includes a major in fashion design and dressmaking at Drexel University and subsequent studies in clay and watercolors at Fleisher’s and Hudson River Valley Art Workshops. However, the stained glass class I took in the early 1990s became the inspiration for the work I do today.
Some of my favorite glass comes from a collection of “uncats” (uncatalogued)--one-of-a-kind, hand-made experimental sheets made by various glass manufacturers. Many of these pieces are beautiful enough to be framed uncut. My work includes panels, small windows, sun catchers, ornaments, and three-dimensional pieces such as stars, boxes, candle holders, and vases.
I have also tried glass fusing, glass painting, and layering, which I plan to learn more about and include in my work. I am currently planning some mixed media pieces that will combine glass and clay beads, fiber, or other materials with my cut glass.
Glass Art and Crafts
1109 Cottman Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone: 215-342-1947
