Kiln Formed Glass Arch#4

Exploration

Kiln formed glass arch

Material

Glass

Craft

Glass-making

General Technique

Forming and shaping

Specific Technique

Glass cutting and kiln-forming

Properties & Qualities

Application

Sample making

Qualities

3D Transparent

Colour

Clear

Sample Information

Date of Creation

2016

Dimensions

4mm x 20mm x 210mm

Process & Production

    • This piece is composed of a 960mm strip of 4mm (water jet cut) float glass.
    • The curve was formed by balancing the glass over a former in the kiln, before having a long, slow firing between 580ºC – 610º

Credits

Craft Maker

Catherine Brown

Library Contributor

UWTSD

Photographer

Garry Bartlett