Sandie Charlton and John Moilanen

Designing glass applications for more than twenty years, Sandie Charlton and her son, Jon Moilanen, have revived the ancient art of combining glass and metal. The individually hand-cut copper pieces are fused between layers of glass to form functional pieces of art. The 1500 degree kiln turns the copper into unique, fiery images. The result of the eighteen hour heating and cooling cycle is durable, yet beautiful pieces of art.

400 years ago the Egyptians and Persians mastered the art of fusing glass. the knowledge they gained while working with this complex and unpredictable material continues to inspire creative work to this day. The age old technique of kiln-forming glass has always fascinated due to the magical transformation of glass when combined with heat.

**Please note that these pieces are food safe, hand washing recommended, and do not microwave.