My name is Evelyn Tipton. I have been working with glass for more than ten years. I enjoy turning ideas
and photographs into usable glassware. My glassware - plates and bowls - are food safe, and make both beautiful show pieces
and every day dishes.
Each
piece is cut from art sheet glass and layered with two sheets to make about 1/4 inch. The design is layered on top, with
each different color cut out of compatible glass. Sometimes frit (crushed glass) or lampworked (torch melted) pieces are
added to bring in the necessary details. The layered piece is fused at about 1520 degrees F, annealed and cooled. It is
then placed on a mold, reheated and sagged at about 1300 degrees. It is again annealed and cooled. The annealing toughens
the glass, making it resistant to breaking.
I also specially select, cut and coat the rocks used in the coasters.
I also demonstrate and sell lampworked glass beads and fused dichroic
pendants and earrings. If you are interested in these, please contact me at the e-mail address below.
