This decorative vessel was made with glass stringers (spaghetti-like pieces) laid out in a predesigned pattern. 

To achieve this 3D tapestry-like effect, the piece went through several stages, some in the kiln, some by hand. Once worked to my liking and fused a final time, the flat piece was placed over a floral vase shaped mold, so that at slumping temperatures it would fall into a handkerchief vase shape.

It took at least seven colors and an abundance of manipulation to bring this piece to life.

This piece was made under the supervision of Richard Parrish, a master at the technique called tapestry.