Chopstix Art Glass Plate with Intersecting Iridescent Gold Trim 6″

This bowl is part of our Serendipity Collection of art glass home decor. It is SIZE

This is a stylish piece that makes a standout addition to any home. Display it on the accompanying plate stand and admire the colors that change with the light, or use it to brighten your table as a small serving dish. Either way, this is a must-have addition for your home or a foolproof gift for a friend.

“Chopstix” is the name of the dramatic glass used in this piece. Manufactured by Bullseye Glass Co., it is clear glass on which black “stringers” (thin, round rods) are randomly affixed. Then the entire sheet, along with the stringers, is covered with a rainbow iridescent coating.The texture created by the rods has the effect of concentrating the coating, creating vivid colors in unpredictable patterns.

Creating the dish was a 4-step process:
Glass Selection: A square of chopstix glass was cut for the center of the bowl and then cut in quarters. Strips of iridescent gold glass were cut for the borders. In addition, a piece of clear glass was cut to the size of the finished piece.
Design Assembly: The pieces of chopstix and gold glass were assembled on top of the clear glass, and held in place with a bit of glue in preparation for transferring it to the kiln.
Fusing in the Kiln: The assembly was placed in a kiln and heated to 1475 degrees, the temperature at which glass melts and the layers fused together.
Shaping the Dish: To create the dish shape, it went back into the kiln one last time on top of a mold. It was heated to 1250 degrees. At this temperature the glass softened and gravity caused it to sink down onto the mold and assume its final shape.