My First Glass Plate

I am so pleased with my first attempt.

I have had the plate mold for many months now and just haven't plucked up the courage to try it. I wish I had done this months ago.
Yesterday I created this gorgeous plate. I was amazed, I CAN do it even if my kiln is so unpredictable.

Today I have decided to try again, fingers crossed. I would love to get a few of these created for a craft fair I am attending in November.

Playing With Glass

What have I been up to lately. Well the kiln has been hotting up and glass has been cooking.

The last few months have had some really hot weekends so I have not really wanted to take the risk of getting the kiln on. This weekend I did.

I have so neglected my handmade radical glass store and thought I better get some new creations on board.

This time I had a play with some 22k gold decals in flowers and butterflies. Last time I tried these the kiln got to hot and the gold just burnt away.

Well I kept a good eye on the temperature this time and please with how the glass fused together.

A Bit Of Colour

From my last batch that was created in my kiln I must say these 2 have been my favourites. The beautiful colours just bring a smile to my face - happy colours!
Both pendants can be found in my Etsy store - Radicalglass.

This Weekends Batch

Wow I am totally pleased with the way this little batch came out.

A few awesome pendants, stud earrings and maybe a couple of cuff links."doing the happy dance"

You should see a few on these in my 'crazy' glass store, radicalglass.

Most of these are going to be labeled up for my up and coming exhibition at Glenbrook, NSW, Australia. You can check out some more exhibitors at mountainmakers blog.

Fresh From The Kiln

Well sort of fresh from the kiln. Actually came out of the kiln last weekend but the weather has been rainy and gloomy and dark when I get home from work that I haven't been able to photograph them. I do hate taking photos in artificial lighting.I just love these colours and the fairies are so cute.

These lovely pendants can be found in my new store - radicalglass.

Getting To Know My Kiln

I have been so quiet lately. Big reason is getting to know my kiln. It has been so unpredictable with over firing mostly. This batch almost had me in tears. Never heard of anyone having so much trouble, I absolutely dread my next electricity bill. I still have a lot to learn and it is getting very frustrating.
Now I have slowed things down and some wonderful and unusual creations have been forming.
To celebrate I decided to ope a new store. Not much to see at the moment, just check it out - radicalglass I am so in love with my new banner.I would love to learn more but there just doesn't seem to be many people out there to help.

First Firing

Last night I sat and nursed the kiln for about 2 hours. Burnt the sensor on the pyrometer as I was testing the temp too often. Top temp was 1630F.
This is the first batch and a bit of a woopsie so they are back in the kiln tonight for more firing. The edges are too rough and need to be more rounded. My first batch on randomness LOL.

You learn by your mistakes.

Trip To Lake Macquarie

Today we had to travel a few hours to pick up my new toy in Swansea. That's Swansea, New South Wales, Australia not UK.

We had never been to this area and once we arrived and saw the views we had to make a day of it. What an awesome place, the wind was a nightmare though but was soon forgotten with the beautiful scenery.One small suburd that we stopped at even had a small market, plenty of wine and song too.
And here's me, back home with my new toy. Unfortunately I can't use it until an electrician has wired it in to it's own circuit. At the moment it is also stuck in the Ute as there is no one to help hub carry it out.