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Sculptured
Glass by Karen Ladd
Karen Ladd Designs
produces realistic floral glass art. Each piece
is individually handmade and no molds are used.
The heart of the process is known as “flameworking”,
a technique of manipulating glass rods and
tubing in a flame of 8000 degrees Fahrenheit
generated by a torch with a gas/oxygen mixture.
Each floral
creation begins with a sketch to adjust the
balance and form. The main focus is the delicate
interplay of light within and through satin and
clear glass. The satin is achieved by
sandblasting at different depths to create
contrast.
The varied shades
of pink are archived through fuming where 24K
gold is vaporized and layered onto hot glass.
Each handmade sculpture is a-one-of-kind
masterpiece.
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"Hummingbird & Dogwood Blossom" |
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"Blackchinned Hummingbird
and
Wild Rose" |
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"Hummingbird and Thee
Wild Roses" |
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"Broadtailed Hummingbird
and
Wild Rose Cluster" |
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"Mountain Chickadee
and Holly and Berries" |
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"Ceadar Waxwing and
Pyracartha Berries" |
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"Bull Elk" |
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"Majestic Bull Moose" |
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