Except from my Fusing with Frit Webinar, this Tuesday, June
25, 2019.
Never underestimate the power of
small!
Frit may be tiny, but make no
mistake, this little powerhouse can make a huge, positive impact on your
glass artwork. The beauty of frit is in its flexibility. I love to push that
flexibility every chance I get.
There are always several ways to
approach any glass fusing project. But if you can incorporate frit of some sort
into that project, you’ll have something unexpected that is unquestionably more
engaging. And as self-serving as it is, we all want to dazzle people with our
art.
Next time you’re brainstorming how
to build your project, consider replacing some or several design elements with
frit. Play with different sizes; use mosaic, course, medium, fine and powder.
Each size has its own unique visual characteristic that you will love after
firing. Work with several shades of the same color such as light amber and
medium amber to create a three-dimensional quality. Repeat the same color such
as red in both transparent and opal glasses for greater contrast.
Let’s dive in!
1 Go Overboard! Strengthen your design by incorporating a subtle
complimentary pattern in the background. When making the Flowering Tree, I cut
a leafy tree limb stencil out of stiff paper. I then sifted soft green powders
over the stencil to add the delicate woodland setting behind the flowering
plant. The addition of the soft foliage unifies the overall project and makes
it distinctly more appealing. The great thing about stenciling a design is that
each piece you make will be slightly different and therefore everyone has
unique beauty.
2 Go Deeper! Consider increasing the attraction of your work by repeating
the same pattern on both the base layer and the top layer. Simply sift powders
over a stencil on the base layer. Then turn the stencil ¼ turn and repeat the
pattern on the second layer. Stack the layers to create a new, more elegant
design. This quick little trick is a terrific way to increase visual depth and
ramp up the sophistication of your artwork.
3 Lighten Up! Give your design a light source and you’ll have an immediate
winner. With frit you can do it in a snap. Select frit in multiple shades of
the same color. Use both transparent and opal versions of every color in your
palette. Then gradually spread the frit working from light to dark. Blend the
colors as you go for an even more engaging flow. This painterly technique
rapidly transforms flat, lifeless images into lively three-dimensional
masterpieces.
4 Set the Mood! Making a sherbet colored tropical sunset, a magical starry
night or mysterious mist cloaked meadow is easy with frit. Think about how such
enchanted places make you feel. Think about how they draw you in, tempt you to
stay and make you wonder what hidden treasures wait for you just out of sight.
Now take that feeling and make it tangible by mixing different colors of frit
and you’ll create energetic settings that speaks out loud.
Here's a closer look at the frit outlining the cat. |
5 Take the Helm! Next time your cut glass design doesn’t fit as accurately as
you’d like, do what I do. Throw in a zinger. Fill that nasty crevice or
inconvenient hole with frit in a color that contrasts the cut glass around it.
No, you’re not fudging a mistake. You’re making something new, adding detail
and highlighting the more important characteristics of your design.
Don’t Mutiny! Frit may be small, but its applications are huge. Use it in
small or even large doses and as you navigate these new waters, you’ll begin to
fathom the many, many artistic possibilities.
Except from my Fusing with Frit Webinar, this Tuesday, June
25, 2019.
Anchors Away!
Want to learn more? Join me this this Tuesday, June 25, 2019.
This is just a sampling of the tips
and techniques you’ll see how to
apply in my upcoming Fusing with Frit webinar. I hope to see YOU there!
Fusing with Frit Webinar
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
Ramp up the visual intricacy of your glass art!
Clever glass fusers know that using strong line quality and bold color saturation in combination is an effective way to create stand-out works of art. Now take such trustworthy techniques and sprinkle in gradient blends and subtle shading achieved using frit. You’ll be amazed just how quickly your artwork advances to a new, exciting level of sophistication.
Clever glass fusers know that using strong line quality and bold color saturation in combination is an effective way to create stand-out works of art. Now take such trustworthy techniques and sprinkle in gradient blends and subtle shading achieved using frit. You’ll be amazed just how quickly your artwork advances to a new, exciting level of sophistication.
In this comprehensive webinar, I’ll show you how to apply
several methods I employs to add the striking, painterly-quality I’ve developed
to improve the impact of your glass fusing projects. I’ll demonstrate SEVEN
projects in this Webinar, from sea turtles to flowering trees to beach
scenes and more! You’ll learn: how to evaluate a design to maximize the
imagery, steps for successful fabrication and practical tips for building
professional quality, finished pieces. Along with my step-by-step
instruction, you’ll also receive complete material lists and project-specific
firing guides. I hope to see YOU there!
No matter where you are in your artistic journey, you’re
doing great!
Happy fusing!
Lisa
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