Stirrup Dish - Iridescent Lavender Art Glass With Applied Blue Mica Paint 6"
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Stirrup Dish – Iridescent Lavender Art Glass With Applied Blue Mica Paint 6″

$169.00

This bowl is part of our <strong>Stirrup Collection</strong> of equestrian art glass home decor. It is 6″ x 6″.
We hope you enjoy this distinctive art glass piece. As you can see from the pictures, the plate changes color as the light shifts, reflecting the deep hues of the iridized coating. This is a eye-catching piece of equestrian decor that will stand out in any home.  With its contemporary design, it’s an ideal choice for horse enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates fine artisanal craftsmanship. Whether you’re enhancing your own living space or looking for a thoughtful gift for a special occasion, this distinctive piece promises to be a cherished addition.
Creating the dish was a 4-step process.
<strong>Glass Selection:</strong> First, two pieces of glass were cut to the dimensions of the finished piece, one iridescent lavender and the other clear.
<strong>Creating the Design:</strong> The outline of the stirrups was traced onto the clear glass using a stencil created on my Glowforge laser cutter. Blue mica paint was carefully applied to the design. The painted clear glass was placed on top of the iridized lavender glass in preparation for fusing.
<strong>Fusing in the Kiln:</strong> The two layers were placed in a kiln and heated to 1475 degrees, the temperature at which the paint permanently adheres to the glass, and where the glass melts and the layers fused together
<strong>Shaping the Dish:</strong> At this point the piece was still flat. To make it into a dish it needed one more firing. It went back into the kiln, this time on top of a mold, and was heated to 1250 degrees. At this temperature the glass softened and gravity caused it to sink into the mold and assume its final shape.
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This bowl is part of our <strong>Stirrup Collection</strong> of equestrian art glass home decor. It is 6″ x 6″.
We hope you enjoy this distinctive art glass piece. As you can see from the pictures, the plate changes color as the light shifts, reflecting the deep hues of the iridized coating. This is a eye-catching piece of equestrian decor that will stand out in any home.  With its contemporary design, it’s an ideal choice for horse enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates fine artisanal craftsmanship. Whether you’re enhancing your own living space or looking for a thoughtful gift for a special occasion, this distinctive piece promises to be a cherished addition.
Creating the dish was a 4-step process.
<strong>Glass Selection:</strong> First, two pieces of glass were cut to the dimensions of the finished piece, one iridescent lavender and the other clear.
<strong>Creating the Design:</strong> The outline of the stirrups was traced onto the clear glass using a stencil created on my Glowforge laser cutter. Blue mica paint was carefully applied to the design. The painted clear glass was placed on top of the iridized lavender glass in preparation for fusing.
<strong>Fusing in the Kiln:</strong> The two layers were placed in a kiln and heated to 1475 degrees, the temperature at which the paint permanently adheres to the glass, and where the glass melts and the layers fused together
<strong>Shaping the Dish:</strong> At this point the piece was still flat. To make it into a dish it needed one more firing. It went back into the kiln, this time on top of a mold, and was heated to 1250 degrees. At this temperature the glass softened and gravity caused it to sink into the mold and assume its final shape.

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