Art
Large Custom Glass Pet Portrait by My Glass Pet
- Item Number
- 214
- Estimated Value
- 34 USD
- Sold
- 30 USD to Live Event Bidder
- Number of Bids
- 4 - Bid History
Item Description
You are bidding on a large custom glass pet portrait (5" x 5") by artist Sara Mae of My Glass Pets. https://myglasspets.com/
STEP 1: Cutting the glass. I purchase large sheets of glass, then cut them down into small 3" x 3" squares in my garage (very fancy).
STEP 2: Painting the glass. After meticulously thinking about what details I want to capture, I then quickly brush on a black outline of your furry friend. Next, I carefully go over the drawing with darker strokes and additional details. Now I allow that to dry.
Step 3: Coloring the glass. Technically, we are still in the painting step, but this paint is different. It is a goopy translucent glass paint that doesn't allow me too much control aside from building layers. Now I allow this to dry.
Step 4: Curing the paint. Now that the paint is dry, I cure the paint by introducing the glass into a controlled heat setting (that would be my kitchen stove - again, fancy!) for approximately 30 minutes.
Step 5: Allow the glass to cool.
Step 6: Foiling. I use the tried and true method of stained glass foiling. I use copper black backed foil to outline the piece! Once finished, I apply a goopy layer of flux.
Step 7: Soldering. It is now time for my soldering iron and liquid metal! I also add the jump ring here for hanging.
Step 8: Cleaning the flux off. Now I must wash and scrub the piece to rid it of any unwanted chemicals left from the flux.
Step 9: Patina time! I now apply patina to the zinc frame which oxidizes into a black hue.
Step 10: Clean off residue patina. No one wants that nasty stuff staying on their piece!
Step 11: Add the string.
Step 12: Sign.
Step 13: Photograph.
FINISHED!
Item Special Note
Successful bidders can pick up items at the Cat-illion, Cat Haven's 14th Cat Tales and Cocktails Gala taking place from 7 - 10 p.m. on November 11th at the Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge, after the silent auction closes. Bidders can pick up items at the Cat Haven Adoption Center at 11130 N. Harrell's Ferry Road Monday through Saturday from noon til 6:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon til 4:00 p.m. or have the items shipped at bidder's expense. Phone: 225-636-2680
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