Dichroic fused glass fascinates me. I use dichroic fused glass in the place of gemstones in earrings, bracelets and necklaces. Dichroic fused glass, to me, is more precious than the finest diamonds. It brightens my darkest days.
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 | | I used fine silver wire (.999 silver) to wire-wrap the dichroic fused glass. The remaining earring components, i.e., ear wires, spacer beads, and small beads are made using Sterling silver (.925 silver). To purchase these earrings, click on the photo. |
 | | All glass is cut and shaped by hand. It is fired to 1450 o F over 5 hours and then cooled slowly using a digital temperature controller. Buttons may be shaped again, drilled using a diamond drill bit, and fired to 1310 o F to polish away the rough spots. |
 | | Dichroic fused glass cabochons need a home! These are orphan pieces, meaning that they don't match up very well. All are fired in a digitally-controlled kiln and annealed for strength. They have flat backs. |
 | | These can be used for buttons or cabochons. Glue a bail onto them and they could be a pendant. There are many possibilities. |
 | | Rings are made with fine silver and Sterling silver sheet metal. Fine silver was used to make the ring bezel, which contains a dichroic fused glass cabochon. Rings are completely handmade by this artist. |
 | | Hanukiyot were made using borosilicate glass. Twisties were made using COE90 compatible glass. Please be sure to scroll down when viewing Hanukiyot. |
 | | The UpFront Gallery is at 95 Front St, Issaquah, WA. You are invited to stop by. There are new items every week. |
| | www.monicaglassandjewelry.com
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Issaquah, WA
United States
| Monica Phillips has a B.S. in biological sciences and has worked for many years in the pharmaceutical research industry, currently as a clinical research associate. As a child growing up in Philadelphia, PA , art programs were not available, and she had no idea of her artistic abilities until her move with her husband and toddlers to California in 1992.
In 1994, she attended her first Walnut Creek Civic Arts class in wheel-thrown ceramics. Wanting more instant gratification than ceramics could offer, she quickly became interested in fused glass, studying fusing, slumping and cold-working techniques with Penny Ruhter . In 2001, seeking more ways to melt glass, or, as her husband says, seeking more ways to spend money on supplies, she studied glass flameworking with Jay Bridgland at the Crucible in Oakland, and learned how to make beads, small bottles, marbles, paperweights and goblets. Her involvement with the Crucible evolved into a teaching position, demonstrating art glass techniques to adults and... |
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