I also started another piece but there is not much of that to show. Wouldn’t it be fun to watch a time lapse progression? I may need to think about that.  Maybe on the bigger tile.

I love how the colors are turning out and can’t wait until after they make it out of the kiln. The kiln fuses the bits to the surface, burns off the glue that makes the design appear more cloudy before firing and fire polishes any jagged edges which also allows the color to be more bold.

Almost done with this phase!

(click for larger view)

If you are wondering about the Big Toothed Women tile, I haven’t started laying out the design in glass yet because, after about 6 attempts at a flesh color cane I’m not quite sold on my choices yet. Sometimes the preparation for a piece can be just as time consuming as the actual making of the piece. As you can see from above though (and if you know glass colors that are available commercially) taking the time to get just the right color mixes and layering pays off big time in the end. (and these will be even more vibrant after they take a ride in the kiln).

As a friend once taught me when I was working at his restaurant, the 6 Ps. Proper Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance, where I would change Performance to Product in this case. So, remember that, if you want your work to look cohesive:  Proper Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Product. (whatever piss-poor means)