SUNCATCHER - SG I LOVE YOUZ

SUNCATCHER - SG I LOVE YOUZ

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Price: $45.00 each  (does not include shipping)

ABOUT THE PIECE

This suncatcher was intially designed for a customer. The customer is a teacher of deaf students. This piece symbolizes the sign language symbol for "I Love You".

In keeping with my desire to create a line of " charitable suncatchers " I have decided to add this to that particular line.

With that said, I will be donating $10.00 of every SG Prosperz suncatchers sold, to the National Association of the Deaf . A running tab of donations made will be viewable on my web site. While I know that the total dollars may be less than what I would love to be able to donate to these wonderful charities, it still counts up and helps make a difference. Basically the way it works is as soon as I am paid for this item, I will turn around and make that said donation immediately.

Some of the glass will be translucent, semi-translucent or opalescent. In addition, some glass will be iridized while other glass will not be.

These pieces are light weight enough to hang in any window with the use of a suction cup, which I have available for only $1.00 each. Or you can hang them using a small hook and chain.

SG I Love Youz are just as at home hanging on a wall as they are in a window, adding some wonderful color to any room.

Some will have a silver finish while others will have a copper patina finish.

The "middle" two fingers are actually an overlay. What this means is that those two pieces of glass are layered over the others which really lend to a very unique 3 dimensional feel. It really "looks" like the fingers are covering the palm of the hand, which they are.

My goal is to create a piece of art that you can hand down to the next generation and beyond. It is made in my studio, in the good ole USA. I attempt to source the materials I use for construction as locally as possible..

Approximate size is: 7 1/2 " wide by 6 1/2 " tall

Many times these pieces can be customized to your liking, including the ability to take an item such as a personal crystal, memorial item, various findings, etc... and incorporating them into the piece for you. Contact me for more details.

I am available for custom work as well. CLICK HERE to learn more. In addition, if you have a particular item you would like to be incorporated into a custom piece, I can normally accommodate that. Contact me for further details and pricing.

Remember, when you purchase from an independent artist, you are supporting someone that has worked hard to develop their skills, knowledge and creativity. With those dollars, the artist is able to pay their bills, buy food for their family and in return keep those dollars in the local market.

I appreciate all of you who have purchased my work and are about to, without you I could not do this!

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NOTE IN REGARDS TO CLEANING

Do not use a cleaning product that contains ammonia as this will create oxidation (a white powdery build up on the metal) of the piece. A soft cloth and mild dishwashing detergent may be used, wring out excess and dry immediately.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

I have been doing Stained Glass work, and working with glass as a medium, off and on since 1988. I was very heavy into art while in school which lead my shop trades teacher to ask me if I would volunteer some of my time to do artwork and help in the production of some stained glass panels for a display to compete in a state championship for VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

I said yes and found myself working in a local stained glass studio, with one of the sweetest little ole ladies around, her name was Beatrice Stebbing. I guess she saw something in me because she contacted me and asked me if I would like to come to work for her, and I said yes. So while still in High School I started working for her, and there began my career in stained glass.

In the years since I have worked for other studios as well as operating my own studio for many years.

I am known for my unique 3 dimensional glass sculptures as well as very unique one of a kind designs. I enjoy creating "interactive" art, which is why you will find me creating items such as; pyramids that open, wands that can be held or sculptures that contain kaleidoscopes, which promotes the "viewer" of the art to actually interact with the art.

I utilize age old techniques and combine those techniques with modern materials. Adding to that my years of experience, my goal is to create works of art that will stand the test of time, which will allow them to be handed down from generation to generation.

I am skilled in not only the production, but the instruction of the following;

- Leading (Traditional leaded glass work using lead construct as well as zinc, copper, brass and more)

- Copper foil (aka Tiffany style)

- Dalle de verre glass (aka faceted slab glass)

- English weaving (a solderless technique of construction where all but he border is "woven")

- Beveled and custom beveling

- Etching (multi layer sandblast etching as well as acid etching)

- Carving (carving into thick glass using a sandblaster which gives depth and detail)

- Torch work (aka lamp working and glass bead making)

- Kiln work (fusing and slumping)

- Painting and firing (age old techniques that allows the addition of detail to glass via painting and then firing in kiln)

- 3 dimensional work (kaleidoscopes, boxes, lampshades and sculptural type work)

- Restorations (skilled in the restoration of turn of the century works)

- Repairs (if it is broken, I can almost always fix it)

If you are wanting a custom piece created, or have a piece that is damaged and requires repair, contact me for a quote.

Growing up in Northwest Arkansas ( NWA ) I consider this area my home. I currently reside in Northeast Oklahoma and still consider the Ozarks my home. I am available and can provide service anywhere, for any project. I ship through out the United States as well as Internationally.

To contact me you can email at frank@creationsbyelder.com

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