Fused Glass Platter by Maori Boy - Awa (River) Design 30cm (red)

Glass Platter

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.

30cm x 30cm 
Awa Design

About Awa (River) Design:

This design is a depiction of the river.  In Maori culture (particularly in the pre-European days), the place where one stood was indicated by their mountain, river, tribe and chiefs.  This design acknowledges the river.  In addition, where one stood would also be where one would generally have their bones returned to.

 

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.