Art
Hand-Made Giraffe Stained Glass - "Gertrude"
- Item Number
- 199
- Estimated Value
- 900 USD
- Sold
- 685 USD to spellman66
- Number of Bids
- 65 - Bid History
Item Description
Reach beautiful new heights with a winning bid on this stunning hand-made giraffe stained glass!
Stained glass art uses pieces of glass to form a mosaic like pattern and finished pieces are generally used as wall hangings, windows or lamps. A piece of stained glass artwork begins as a pattern on a paper. The pattern is transferred to the glass, scored, and cut using special glass cutters. Each cut piece is then ground with a diamond bit to smooth the edges and creates a surface that is more conducive to the next step, which is affixing a copper foil around the edge of each piece. The next stage is to solder each of the pieces together to bind the pattern and then the finished product is framed, a patina is applied, and finally the piece is waxed to both preserve and create a shine when buffed.
This piece was designed and created by Roger Williams Park Zoo Trustee and lifelong "crafter", Cindy Erickson. As this form of art requires a significant amount of concentration, Cindy enjoys the projects as a wonderful way to pass the time, leave the stress and worries of life behind, and to create something that others can enjoy for years to come.
Item Special Note
This piece measures 27.5" tall x 15.5" wide.
Item will need to be picked up at RWPZoo offices or winner will have to pay for insured shipping (not preferred as item is fragile).
Donated By:
Cindy Erickson
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