Glass bead artist Gail Kops
December 10, 2008 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Beading, Lampwork & Fused Glass, Other Bead & Jewelry Sites, Suppliers & Product Reviews
Artist: Gail Kops
Websites:
Beadles
Beadles etsy shop
An age old question – is the moon made of green cheese? – maybe – but in my world it is made of glass.
Glass art, especially the lampworking variety is a fascinating mode of expression. It is dynamic, reactive, and absolutely fascinating. Its properties, when heated with a torch, sometimes produce unbelievable special effects and chemical reactions. These chemical reactions are the key components in creating the landscapes in the moon focals I create.In the moon focals, I use components that mix to create 3D landscape effects, cubic zirconias for definite stars, sparkly silvered skies for the background, full moons, harvest moons, crescent moons, and auras to bring an alien vista to life. Each bead becomes unique in its scope and glimpse into another world.
I am an American living in Germany and came to lampworking with a copy of “Passing the Flame” by Corina Tettinger in one hand and glass rods in the other. Primarily self taught but learning something new each and every day. My main focus are organic beads and moon focals in particular.
This is one of my favorite artist!!! The details are incrediable….