Fused Glass Intention Plates
These fused glass intention plates are made using a variety of colored sheet glass on the bottom, a shape or symbol cut out of copper mesh in the middle, and a piece of clear, striped or flecked collage glass on top. The intentions are added by tack fusing a small piece of opaque glass onto one corner of the piece and writing the word on it in copper glass paint before the plate is shaped in the kiln. After the plate is completely finished I add the energy of the particular intention into the plate. The plates are approximately 1" deep and range from 5" to 12". The idea for my intention plates came from wanting something a bit more inspiring than impersonal store-bought china on my table at dinner-time. As I was thinking through exactly what I wanted my new set of plates to look like, I decided I wanted each plate to have a different intention, be a different color, and have a unique copper mesh embellishment. I felt that all of this would support the intention for each plate. After the intention plates are finished, I use a unique process to fuse the specific energy of that intention into the finished plate. The colors, the embellishment, the word written on the plate, and energy I put into it all support you in holding your intention clearly in my mind throughout the day. • Display as art or use on your table • Adjust the energy of your space using feng shui principles • Available in 5", 7", 9", and 12" sizes • Dishwasher safe, not microwave safe
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Once Pilisa Rainbow Lady was introduced to the medium of fused glass, she also found her passion and puts some of that passion into every piece she creates. Her studio produces bowls, plates, wall art, light sconces, door and window panels. She is currently focused on working directly with clients to create custom wall art, light sconces, and door and window panels for homes and businesses. Her studio has also produced custom signs for a gallery and a wine bar.
The magic of this process is all in the heat of the kiln. She start with layers of transparent or opaque sheet glass, powdered glass (called frit), thin rods of glass (called stringers), as well as other inclusions such slices of millefiori canes (an Italian word for “thousand flowers”) and pieces of copper mesh. She uses these inclusions to add texture and excitement to her pieces.
Working on a piece, she create layers from these different types of glass and the inclusions, usually ending with a layer of clear glass on top that adds depth to the piece. The heat of the kiln melts all the glass together with the inclusions to make a new thick piece of glass, called a blank. The blank is then laid over a mold which will give the piece its final shape. In this second firing in the kiln, the glass melts slowly into the mold during a process called slumping, and then holds its new shape as it cools in the kiln. The end result is a shaped bowl or plate that has depth.
You never know what’s going to happen when you close the kiln door and turn it on. Opening the kiln door after a firing to see what happened to the pieces is always a thrill! Seeing the smiles on people’s faces as they look at the various materials and colors that are trapped in layers within the glass is yet another reward. Pilisa loves creating custom pieces that will bring the inspirational spark of art into your home or business.
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