Fused Glass Bowl by Maori Boy - Tangaroa Design (teal and white) 32cm

Glass Bowl

Original design by Maori Boy Glassware - a modern interpretation of traditional NZ-kiwi & Maori design.

Each piece is designed to be a work of art, while still being functional and robust enough to be used day-to-day.

32cm diameter
Tangaroa design


About Tangaroa Design:

This design is an interpretation on the genesis of the sea wave.  Generated by the powerful sea god Tangaroa, the power of the wave is hidden beneath the ocean as a sea swell until it hits the shore in its final expression as the wave itself. 

Technique:

The technique of 'fusing and slumping' sandwiches a design of "onglaze powder" between two pieces of clear glass, which is then fused together at high temperature. The transparency of the top layer lends the design depth and enhances the vibrancy of each colour. Low fire “glaze” is traditionally used by ceramists as a ‘second’ firing over underglaze on fired pots. Low fire glaze will fire into glass using a very careful firing process aided by a 'proprietary formular' of frits and additives to promote compatibility, stability of the fusing process, and to enhance the vibrancy of the colours. The glaze is used ‘dry’ and not in a liquid form.