Purple Glass Test

Experiment

Research

Traditional

Purple glass test melted in a test crucible and sliced in half

Material

Ceramic
Glass

Craft

Glass-making

General Technique

Combining

Specific Technique

Glass and mineral melted in a test crucible at approx. 1200c

Properties & Qualities

Application

Sample Making Art Jewellery Sculpture

Qualities

Shiny Smooth

Colour

Pink Violet White

Sample Information

Date of creation

2020

Dimensions

110 x 180 x 110 mm

Weight

500g

Culture & Context

I was hoping to make an amethyst coloured glass

Process & Production

manganese, cobalt, and neodymium (for colour changing affect)

Recipe Details

The manganese is very prone to bubbling, and the neodymium is heavy and sank to the bottom but it’s still an amazing material sample

Credits

Craft Maker

Karen Donnellan

Library Contributor

National College of Art & Design Ireland

Photographer

Karen Donnellan