Fused glass door panels
Want to “pretty up” a plain glass door or window? Concerns with privacy? Too much light coming in from a sandblasted clear glass door?
All of these issues can easily be solved with a custom glass door or window insert made at AMusinGlass Studio. The first step in our journey begins with a design meeting, where you share the concern you are looking to solve, colors you want to match or avoid, the size of the insert you need, as well as the style of your home or business (Contemporary, Traditional, Rustic, Eclectic, Industrial, etc.). This can be done in-person at the studio or on a Zoom call.
The next step is for Pilisa to provide a sketch of the finished glass to get feedback on any modifications that are needed. Once we have the design finalized, Pilisa will get to work producing your glass. The time needed for producing the finished glass will depend on the complexity of the final design, so you will be advised once the design is finalized on what the delivery timeline will be.
If you wish, we can provide progress photos as the work on your piece continues. If requested in advance, we can install the glass in your home or business or we can simply deliver the glass to you and let your own contractor install the finished piece.
Door panels can range from very simple to quite complex. The glass may be divided into sections, due to limitations on the size of the kilns available.
Architectural glass can be a little different from other art projects because there can be concerns with stability, longevity and safety. Having completed multiple commissions for light sconces, pendant lights, door panels and business signage, Pilisa is well prepared to handle the challenges that come with architectural commissions. Whatever your personal or professional needs, Pilisa will work with you to create glass panels that will add the perfect finishing touch to your space.
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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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