Gold Leaf Heart P09102-P00004 hanging beneath a dimensional silver

hanging beneath a dimensional silver swirl

uniquely individual surface for the application of tinted lacquers and patinas

the custom-cut opals are opalized wood in ironstone matrix

and fasten each threaded rod with a nut and washer for a secure hold

Brass with rhodium plate

Gold Leaf Heart P09102-P00004 hanging beneath a dimensional silverThis gold leaf heart is a muti layered, hand blown piece using a very dark amethyst glass center. The next step requires a careful application of a layer of gold leaf to allow for the movement of the molten glass to interact with the gold to create the delicate lacy pattern. The piece is then dipped into the crucible of molten liquid glass, completely encasing it. The piece is shaped into a heart, and after allowing to cool to 1000 degrees, it is