Fused Glass Suncatcher Standup - Thistle - by Heather Dawson

“May your blessings outnumber the thistles.”

— Scottish Proverb

• Natural thistle texture
• Conservative size appropriate for small spaces
• Kiln Fired for strength and durability
• Dimensions are 5″x 6″
• This is a handcrafted product! Because of this, there may be slight variations in each piece making it one-of-a-kind.
  

Details:

Thistles have always held a special place for me, with Scottish heritage in my lineage. The national flower of Scotland represents resilience and endurance, thriving in difficult conditions. While I prefer to see them thriving in fields or ditches rather than my lawn, the vibrant purple flowers remain near and dear to my heart.

Measuring approximately 5×6″, this glass decor is a perfect size to bring a breath of colour to your space. Whether you add to your home office, or brighten up your mantle, this piece of art is a wonderful conversational piece for any space.

How’s It Made?

Handcrafted from art glass, we create the Thistle Standup using multiple steps. First, we roll a slab of clay to the appropriate size. Next, we carefully press thistle cuttings into the clay, creating realistic and natural textures. We dry the clay slabs, ensuring they remain perfectly flat. Once dry, we bisque fire the clay to be used as a casting mold for the glass.

We cut and polish the glass to the appropriate size. Next, we use coloured glass powders and frits to accent the details in the textured clay mold. Once the colours have been applied, we carefully place the sheet glass overtop and place the casting mold into the kiln.

We kiln fire the glass to allow the frits and the sheet glass to fuse together. The colour is the glass itself; you won’t ever have to worry about the colour fading or washing off. During the firing, we anneal the glass. Because of this, we increase the strength and durability of the glass, so you know it will last for as long as you own the Thistle Standup glass art.