The process

Flat cut sheets of specialised glass are initially shaped, layered and heated in large flat kilns to just under 1000 degrees centigrade. Whilst the glass is molten it can be worked to manipulate the surface and drag. Fluid swathes of colour are added to create depth. The timing for this is crucial; so this stage is done at speed but with precision, in order to keep the glass hot enough to work with but not get thermal shock.

The glass is often taken to a molten state many times to create the desired effects.

Jennifer works intuitively, adding colour as if she were painting with a brush; treating the surface of the glass like a canvas.

The process for each piece can take several days to complete, with many firings, until she is happy with the outcome and then she will slowly bring the glass down to room temperature.  The glass is cleaned, polished and then silvered on the back face if it is being framed or mounted, to retain the it’s luminosity.

No two pieces are the same due to these time-consuming processes; making each piece truly unique.