About me
I discovered glass fusing in 2019 when I booked myself onto a 1-day beginners course. All I wanted at the time was a fun day out, I had no intention of turning this into a thing - 6 months later I bought a kiln…
In 2020, I sold my first piece - not made from the art glass (bullseye glass) that I had mostly used until then, but the outcome of my very first experiment with Bombay Sapphire bottle glass. And this is how it all started.
“Fossil”, made from Bombay Sapphire bottle glass
Bottle glass is not easy to work with. It isn’t intended for fusing, is of inconsistent quality and thickness and is difficult to cut and shape. It easily devitrifies, meaning it can crystalize at the surface during the fusing process and turn dull and ugly. You also cannot mix glass from multiple bottles, as they are incompatible (they have different COE - coefficient of expansion - if you want to dive into the science behind this), otherwise your item will crack and break.
In short, it is a pain in the backside - and yet, there is this colour!
A candlelight holder, made from Bombay Sapphire bottle glass
I always knew I wanted to support a charity with any money I made from glass sales.
When I saw a documentary about youth homelessness in 2020, I knew which one.
According to Centrepoint 136,000 young people aged 16-24 were homeless or at risk of homelessness in the UK between April 2022 and March 2023. Families or friends no longer willing or able to accommodate them, breakdowns of relationships or domestic violence are the most common reasons why young people end up on the street.
Every child and young adult should have a fair start in life - but many don’t.
Money from any purchase you make from me will go towards the support of young people who need help. Unless stated otherwise, 100% of sales will go to Centrepoint. My expenses are my contribution to your donation.
Thank you
