— Glue Chipping —
Glue Chipping
I fell in love with this technique the first time I got to try it out for myself, and it has become an essential part of my practice. It is satisfying to be able to manipulate the glass itself, not just the layers of paint and gold added onto it.
Glue chipping is a process of glass-embossing, that chips away surface layers of the glass, creating beautiful and fully organic patterns of a crystalizing effect. The craftsman tries the best he can to control the surface areas and the process itself with precision. However, eventually, the artist will have to let go of his control and let the chipping process do its own magic. It is here where the frosty/crystal like patterns are created and sporadically comes into being.