Dragonfly Mosaic and Glass Art

Edna Teller, Artist

©2011 Edna Teller

I was introduced to the magical world of glass because of my work as a mosaic artist. Instead of ceramic tiles, I used stained glass to create my abstract mosaics. It was a natural transition, then, to create glass jewelry by melting (fusing) glass in a kiln, heated to 1350°F.

Another thing I love about fused glass is its unpredictability. Once the layers of glass melt in the kiln, all bets are off. I can usually imagine what the finished pendant will look like, but it’s just a guess; I am always amazed at the transformation when the finished piece comes out of the kiln.