Glass of Sherry
Things I’ve made with stained glass, including copper foil, lead, mortar (concrete), mosaics and resin on glass.
This window needed an extra coat of resin (likely could use a little more, but sometimes I go overboard). Now it’s ready to go to the SC Artisan Center, where it will be available for sale.
This is the largest Rainbow Row piece I’ve made to date at 30″ wide by 13.5″ tall.
This piece, Mermaid Tale, has been donated in support of the work of Operation Sight to provide sight-saving surgeries for South Carolinians suffering from cataracts or urgent, sight-threatening retina disorders. It will be available for bid at Operation Sight’s event:
https://www.operationsight.org/event
A NIGHT OF ART AND IMPACT
Saturday, January 27 at 6pm
High Wire Distilling, Charleston, SC
Today I poured and embellished the first resin layer on the Rainbow Row window. I used 8 ounces of resin and might need to make a second layer as this piece has a lot of depth to the details such as trees / bushes.
This piece, Mermaid Tale, has been donated in support of the work of Operation Sight to provide sight-saving surgeries for South Carolinians suffering from cataracts or urgent, sight-threatening retina disorders. It will be available for bid at Operation Sight’s event:
https://www.operationsight.org/event
A NIGHT OF ART AND IMPACT
Saturday, January 27 at 6pm
High Wire Distilling, Charleston, SC
Slowly working on adding layers of detail, plants, window boxes, decorations.
Today I added some detail to the window boxes, which have to be done in layers (layer, wait for mosaic adhesive to dry, another layer, etc).
I have been procrastinating on my next window project for several months. Initially I had planned on doing a larger version of Charleston’s Rainbow Row, but I wasn’t sure if it would look as good in a larger format than the other panels I’ve made with it in the past. I bought the glass I needed and then started thinking that maybe I should make another sun, or maybe a moon because I have great moon glass and great spooky sky glass.
But this morning I was asked to donate a window to an upcoming charity event and I decided to just go for it with the Rainbow Row. I won’t know how it will look until I do it, so I might as well do it and stop wondering about it. Hopefully having more room will allow me to do more decorating – trees, birds, flowers, bushes, etc. What I have so far is just rough cuts – I still need to finish the first cuts and then use the grinder to smooth / shape everything before I start with the mosaic adhesive on the first layer. I’m not sure if this will end up in the charity event auction or if another window will, but at least my procrastination is over for the time being!
This weekend I was notified by the SC Artisans Center that my window, SC Fireball Sun, was purchased and is heading to a new home. It’s exciting to know that it will be loved by someone!
I will need to visit the Artisans Center soon to submit another window and/or smaller pieces for the Center.
I am excited to announce that Glass of Sherry pieces are now available at the South Carolina Artisans Center in Walterboro, SC. I’m looking forward to participating in events at the Center and am honored to be associated with this amazing organization! Since 1994, this non-profit center utilizes a retail shop, interpretive displays of Southern folk-life, live demonstrations, and educational and information programs as venues to communicate South Carolina’s culture to the public. By promoting the indigenous fine crafts produced exclusively by South Carolina artists, the Center works to create a better understanding of our rich and diverse cultural heritage.
Housed in a restored eight-room Victorian cottage, the center showcases over 300 of the finest Carolina artists, emphasizing traditional and indigenous folk art and contemporary crafts.
Address: 318 Wichman St
Walterboro, SC 29488
Hours: Monday-Saturday 9 am – 5 pm
Phone: (843) 549-0011
The works above can be viewed and purchased by visiting the SC Artisan Center retail shop during it’s regular hours. I will also be participating in some of the upcoming events at the Center, held every month on the third Saturday from 10am – 2pm.
Win this Surfin’ Starfish window at the William Brian Moody Foundation Golf Tournament after party raffle!
When – May 6, 2023
Where – The Golf Club at Westcott Plantation
More info / tickets at:
https://event.gives/wbmgolf/items
