| How Glass Becomes Art |
This is our studio, the place where the magic happens.
You can see Skye hard at work at his torch, Theresa's
bench, and a variety of tools and color rods.
You can see Skye hard at work at his torch, Theresa's
bench, and a variety of tools and color rods.
The type of glass we use is a boron oxide-based glass that has a coefficient of
expansion of 33, a Pyrex type glass. The color we use is all top quality and is tested by
the manufacturer prior to being distributed. We have been certified to teach others
about these colors and the proper ways to use them by Glass Alchemy Arts Ltd.
expansion of 33, a Pyrex type glass. The color we use is all top quality and is tested by
the manufacturer prior to being distributed. We have been certified to teach others
about these colors and the proper ways to use them by Glass Alchemy Arts Ltd.
| Top quality borosilicate colored glass rods |
| Gilson opals Gilson opals are simulated opals that have been created in a laboratory environment with added silica, making them compatible with borosilicate glass as well as very heat resistant. .These opals have been around since the early 1800's. These opals are amazingly fiery with many greens, blues, purples, orange, and reds and are available in clear ,white, black and a rare to find purple. |
What is borosilicate glass and why is it a better
glass than Traditional glasses?
Borosilicate glass is a boron-based glass that can resist
thermal shock (extreme temperature changes). It is virtually
Indestructible when compared to other types of glass.
Borosilicate glass is ideal for making objects that will be put
through drastic temperature changes such as kitchen
ventilation hoods, counter tops, and outdoor sculptures even
in extreme climates. We at Glass Antixx are currently
experimenting with these types of applications and hope to
introduce our industrial line of artistic borosilicate products
very soon. Again, we are aiming to reach all of the unexplored
corners of using borosilicate. Its unique chemical makeup
makes it the ideal cutting edge glass material of the present,
and leaves limitless possibilities for its future.
*********** For more info on the benefits of borosilicate glass over
softer glass, visit this link.
glass than Traditional glasses?
Borosilicate glass is a boron-based glass that can resist
thermal shock (extreme temperature changes). It is virtually
Indestructible when compared to other types of glass.
Borosilicate glass is ideal for making objects that will be put
through drastic temperature changes such as kitchen
ventilation hoods, counter tops, and outdoor sculptures even
in extreme climates. We at Glass Antixx are currently
experimenting with these types of applications and hope to
introduce our industrial line of artistic borosilicate products
very soon. Again, we are aiming to reach all of the unexplored
corners of using borosilicate. Its unique chemical makeup
makes it the ideal cutting edge glass material of the present,
and leaves limitless possibilities for its future.
*********** For more info on the benefits of borosilicate glass over
softer glass, visit this link.
| Gemstones and glass There are many natural gemstones and minerals. Some of these natural gemstones and minerals are compatible with borosilicate glass and some are not. Some of the most amazing gemstones that are compatible with boro glass are literally from out of this world. They include Moldavite, a rare green type of meteorite glass found only in the Moldova river in Russia and Tektite, a black meteorite found only in various areas of Thailand ,China, and Arizona . Diamonds and several types of quartz can also be put in boro glass, but these minerals crackle leaving an effect that yields many small rainbows. Recently, it was discovered that raw silicon is compatible. In glass, it looks like shiny alien spacecraft metal. At Glass Antixx we will keep experimenting with these gems and minerals to bring you unique forms of art glass. |
| Metal fuming Some of our glass is coated with a layer of .999 silver and or 22 to 24 karat gold to add different types of coloring .Silver yields blues,purples and whites and gold will yield pink, purple and even a gold layer. Together these metals yield dark purple to sea greens and teals. |
| The "Mirage", by Glass Torch Technologies |
| Glass rings featuring Gilson Opals, by Skye Perry Norton |
| Tektite-stemmed goblet, by Skye Perry Norton |
| Coffee mug. Metal fume on clear glass by Skye Perry Norton |
| Our Torches Skye & Theresa both blow glass using a "Mirage", manufactured by Glass Torch Technology. This brand of torches are the best on the market because of their patented triple mix technology. It allows extra oxygen for a hot large flame, but a cool torch head |
| What is dichroic glass? Dichroic glass is 15 to 45 layers of metal oxides sprayed onto a flat sheet of glass in a vacuum chamber in a laboratory environment. It has been around for about 100 years, but in the art glass world for only a few. Dichroic glass is used in photography, disease diagnostics, ballistic missiles and a variety of other applications. The material was invented by NASA. |
| Glass Antixx Contemporary Boroslicate Glass Art Studio |
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