20 Years ago I took my first class in glass fusing with Jaunita (no this is not a typo) Deck at the Art Studio in Cape Coral. One of my friends in class, Lucille S. played with stacking glass – fused it – cut it apart and fused it again standing on edge. Whenever I see this technique shown online, I remember our beautiful stones we created. Lucille also was an avid wire wrapper and tried to teach me some wire wrapping. But back then the traditional style of wire wrapping was too ornate for my taste.
Now 20 years later – and 20 years older – sorry I meant wiser – I see myself adding more and more wire to my glass. Finally I found a way to use those stones in Jewelry. Since we can not predict their outcome, I like to call them:
“Happy Stones”
It took me only 50 yards of stainless steel wire of trial and error.
But I think I found a way that holds the stone.
And also adds interest to the piece without taking away from the beauty of the “Happy Stone”.
And yes, I will show the how to technique in any of my classes. Just ask for the
“Happy Stone” technique and wire finish.