Glass Fusing is an ancient art practiced for over 2000 years.  The first known glass-fising artists were the ancient Egyptians who created glass castings and fusings which embellished the jewelry, sacred vessels and funeral cases of the wealthy.

Certain glass, which has been created to be "compatable" with other glass in a particular melting temperature range can be headed to create wonderful works of art.  Pieces are designed, cut, ground smooth and layered.  Glass may be carved, painted, gold or silver leafed.  Items are then heated to 1200 to 1800 degrees for a period of 8-12 hours.  They may then be considered almost done or may be reworked and refired an endless amount of times until the artist is satisfied.  When the piece is removed from the kiln, they are washed and prepared for it's presentation setting.  Fused glass pieces can stand alone as sculpture or be incorporated into more complicated designs.  Each one is individually created and unique. 

Glass is a mixture of Silica sand, soda and limestone that is heated to a temperature of approximately 2400 degrees for a period of 24-48 hours.  Color can be added to the liquid glass at this stage from natural minerals and man-made materials.  Glass in this state can be worked by a glass-blower to create 3-dimentional pieces.  Newly created colored or clear glass can be cooled, cut, ground, foiled and soldered for use in stained glass work.