glassycouple's Profile

Bio

Artists' "The Glassy Couple" Statement:

Dr. Howard & Barbara Relles, Sarasota, FL

Fused Glass Jewelry

We create our fused (dichroic & opalescent) glass objects by (a) precisely cutting and layering numerous glass pieces to make our designs, (b) fusing them in a kiln at 1300-1500°F, depending on the effects we're trying to achieve, and (c) often grinding/re-shaping and fusing each piece again. These are then used for pendants or earrings and can be combined with gemstones, etc., to make color-coordinated necklaces. We each do all parts of the work and our artistic styles and extensive technical background seem to compliment one another.

Our pendants, necklaces, and earrings are now being worn by discerning women throughout the U.S., Canada, England, France, Germany, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Nepal and Japan. Our creations can only be purchased on the internet, at juried fine art shows on the west coast of Florida and at the Wild Orchid Gallery in Venice, Florida.

BIO

Both: • 2003: Began participating in Arts & Crafts Shows
• 2005: First Place Award, Lutz Arts & Crafts Fest.
• 2006: Honorable Mention, Deland Art Festival
• 2007 & 2008 Shows: www.glassycouple.com

Barbara: • Elementary School Library Media Specialist
• Sculptress
• 2001: Began creating fused glass objects and
jewelry from them.

Howard: • Research Director - General Electric
• Research Director - Kimberly Clark
• Watercolor Artist
• 2002: Began creating fused glass objects and
jewelry from them.

Favorite Materials

Glass, especially dichroic