Holiday Ornament Original Hand Painted Multi-Layer Fused Glass Enamel

This original hand painted glass enamel Holiday Ornament measures 2.5” x 2.5” inches square.  It is hung with a metal jewelry bail and a color coordinated ribbon.
 
Glass enamel painting is a process of firing powdered glass to another substrate at extremely high temperatures.  This painting involved mixing various compositions of glass powder with a specialized medium to create wet glass enamel.  The painting was then executed on a base of clear glass.   Each multi-layer glass enamel painted ornament is created over a minimum of 3 days and approximately 1 hour of hand painting time. 
 
Each painting is kiln fired 3 times.  Each painting requires approximately 50 hours in the kiln at temperatures up to 1460 degrees Fahrenheit.  The way that the glass is fired dramatically impacts the outcome of the texture and color of the painting.  Glass enamels vary greatly in opacity, translucency, and transparency.  In addition to the skill of painting with the glass enamels, great consideration of the many variables involved is required to ensure the best outcome for the painting.
 
Please Note:  All items are hand made and each is unique.  There are innate characteristics of the glass that may create bubbles or other slight imperfections when fired to nearly 1500 degrees Fahrenheit.  This is a natural occurrence with all glass and does not diminish the beauty of the piece.