PRODUCT IMAGE GALLERY - CLICK TO ENLARGE
HISTORY, EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITIES
Roberta Ayles has been working with glass for 30 years, using the following techniques : Leadwork, Copperfoil, Painting, Fusing & Slumping. Roberta currently designs and supplies the following types of products:
Stained Glass Panels
These are made to order. Roberta works closely with the client from the initial design stage right through to choosing the glass and makes the panels in the traditional way, using lead came, although they can be incorporated into double-glazed units if required. Details or maybe lettering can be painted on using glass enamels which are then fired in the kiln.
Fused glass panels
These are also made to order. Different coloured glasses are melted together in the kiln to produce a unique piece. Although the ancient Egyptians used this technique, it was superseded by blown glass and largely forgotten until recently. Now there is a resurgence of interest in this method and a wonderful and ever-increasing range of compatible glass is available. When transparent colours are used, as for a window, it has been called ‘painting with light’, and this well describes the effects that can be achieved. Further effects are possible with the addition of texture through ‘kiln-casting’ – a process which adds a third dimension to the glass surface.
Lighting
Roberta made traditional Tiffany style lamps for many years but is now developing designs using fused glass, which could be available as wall lights, table lights or lightboxes. In the meantime Roberta is happy to discuss commissions.
Tableware
Roberta's bowls, dishes and candleholders are made by slumping a piece of fused glass into or over a mould. The tableware is safe for food use, but is not oven proof and hand-washing is recommended. While she welcome commissions for special pieces, there are usually some examples of Roberta's work on display at the Devon Guild of Craftsmen in Bovey Tracey, west of Exeter.
_______________________________________________________
CLIENT CONTACT INFORMATION
Roberta
Ayles
Aylesglass
Old Torne
Rattery
Nr.
Totnes
Devon, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1364 644116
Email:
info@aylesglass.com
Web:
www.aylesglass.com
________________________________________________
| PRODUCTS | SHOWCASES | PROJECTS |
| Stained Glass Panels | Projects | Churches |
| Fused Glass | Spotlight | Hotels |
| Lightboxes | Suppliers | Lighting |
| Tableware | What's New? | Residential |
| Restaurants | ||