Our special couple is sister to who is giving the surprise gift treasure box.
Let me take you through their steps, as she is making them a booklet of the process. This post is just for them.
Beginning with a reference photo, I take from this what will be the best once I have adapted to the size of the box that will be made.
Everything about the treasure box is glass and metal. There is zero paint involved.
The paint is staining and the stain is comprised of fine ground glass mixed with minerals and ores that strike the intended color onto the substrate (clear) glass used as the "canvas".
Beginning with a reference outline, that is fired in the kiln to 1300 degrees melting the chips down into the clear glass and permanent.
I begin to slowly build up the composition
This last picture might be a tad blurry from the reflection of the lights. See the two tones of the jacket the yellow and whites of the sweater, the build up in the hair and finally some skin.
Next additions are the lower firing minerals that will add colors.
Everything about using this method that dates back to the Egyptian era, is planning out mineral and ore strikes that color our project but fire at different kiln temperatures. If you fire a mineral that strikes at 1000 degrees to 1300 degrees, then the color will evaporate. The glass stays but without color.
Stay tuned we are adding blues next!!!
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