Large Green Glass Art Curve, Handcrafted Fern Green and Crystal Clear Fused Glass Mantlepiece Ornament, Natural Green Living Room Décor

A beautiful green glass ornament handcrafted in the Lake District; inspired by the the fells (hills) overlooking Lake Windermere.

The large freestanding curve was handmade from transparent 'fern' green and crystal clear artisan glass.

It is approximately 20 cm (W) x 12 cm (H) x 6.5 cm (D).

The textured nature of the clear glass adds visual and tactile interest. It is a stand-alone piece of glass art suitable for display on any flat surface.

It looks particularly stunning when placed in front of a window or other direct light source, as the translucent nature of the curve allows light to shine through and reflect a subtle light green colour onto the surrounding surfaces.

It could be used in the evening as a table or shelf decoration with a series of tealights or a votive candle placed behind it.

A little more about the HANDCRAFTED PROCESS: In order to create the curve, I first cut transparent green sheet glass by hand into the desired shapes. Next, I arranged the cut pieces on a clear glass base and added crystal clear glass frit (crushed glass). After assembling the piece, I placed it in the kiln and subjected it to a contour fuse. This allowed the individual pieces to fuse together but still retain some of their original shape and texture. The panel was then cold-worked before being fired once more. Next, it was placed in another kiln on top of a ceramic mould and fired a final time in order to shape the piece into a curve.

PACKAGING: The curve will be securely wrapped in bubble wrap, placed within a well padded box. Although not always feasible, whenever possible, I attempt to reuse packaging in order to reduce the environmental impact.