GLASS SCULPTURE

An image of my sculpture, "War Paint", on a custom stainless steel base. To see how this piece was made, visit my blog post about it!

 http://ninawinters.blogspot.com/2012/10/glass-sculpture.html

MY FIRST SET OF GLASS SCULPTURES

I just created my first series of glass sculptures, three Native American heads.

 The glass sand casting process involves the use of hot molten glass poured directly into a mould. The sand mould is typically prepared by using a mixture of clean sand and a small proportion of the water-absorbing clay bentonite. Bentonite acts as a binding material.

In the process, a small amount of water is added to the sand-bentonite mixture and this is well mixed and sifted before addition to an open topped container. A template is prepared (typically made of wood, or a found object or even a body part such as a hand or fist) which is tightly pressed into the sand to make a clean impression. This impression then forms the mould.

The surface of the mould can be covered in coloured glass powders to give a surface colour to the sand cast glass sculpture. When the mould preparation is complete hot glass is ladled from the furnace and poured directly into the mould.

 -(source Wikipedia: Glass Casting) 

Here are some images from the process:

 Sand, bentonite and colored glass powders in the molds

 Pouring the molten glass

 Placing a rod in the first glass head

 Coloring the glass

 Removing the sculptures from the sand

The cast sculptures, still coated in sand

One of my glass heads (incomplete), mid the finishing process. 

This piece will now have all sand removed from it 

and be attached to a steel ribcage and custom base. 

 To find out more, or to order contact: 

bronzes@ninawinters.com 

+ 01 727-804-1444 

www.ninawinters.com

SCULPTURE OF THE WEEK 10/11/11

This week I wanted to tell you all a bit about my sculpture "Gathering of Nations". Created in clay and cast in bronze using the lost wax method, I then polished and patinaed this piece with rich colors and metallic waxes. I use an eco fuel for the fire in the bowl so that it can burn inside a home or office. This is a maquette of a piece to be created in monumental size as an homage to all the Native American Nations.