"Turquoise Dream" necklace
Mariah Wheeler
Dichroic Fused Glass with Turquoise, Howlite & glass beads
$55
Mariah Wheeler had fun with this piece, splashing the rectangle glass with small dichroic glass chunks & splintered shapes before putting it into the kiln to be fused. These pieces need a hot oven - ~ 1500 degrees, and the heat must be gradually increased, held for a period of time, then gradually decreased, to keep the glass from fracturing. The result is a fused whole that is stronger and more durable than you might expect glass to be. Mariah likes to "decorate" the centerpiece with different shapes of beads that pick up the various colors in the centerpiece. This one is various shades of blue and mauve. Completing the design is a fancy sterling silver clasp.
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