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Seattle Secret Stash offers artists and artisans access to limited quantities of rare and unique studio glass from Seattle's infamous "hot shops."*** My current supply once existed as blown glass vessels that didn't turn out as planned, so the glass blower tossed them into the reject bin. But the colors, textures, and luminescent qualities of the glass are too beautiful to remain untouched in a warehouse. In fact, they're perfect for fine art mosaic, sculpture, and mixed-media applications, complementing other materials such as stone, mosaic enamel, porcelain, and concrete.

All my current stock is transluscent, with a primary body color overlayed with iridescent finish colors. I categoriaze by primary body color--which appears dominant when the glass is held up to light--then by overlay color. The glass tends to be curved or wavy, ranging in thickness from 1-7 mm. Specific descriptions accompany each photo.

I price and sell by the ounce (US $3.60/per oz), in bulk, in chunks or shards that vary in size and shape, but always at least the size of a quarter. Each ounce(s) you order in a particular color may include a variety of finishes and textures or patterns. One ounce covers approximately 5 square inches, accounting for the aforementioned variations in thickness.

Tips for Use:
-Studio glass is for use in fine and decorative arts applications only--it is neither rated nor recommended for functional applications.
-Due to its bright, iridescent nature, a little goes a long way, and combines beautifully with stone, glazed and unglazed porcelain, metal, smalti, millefiori, and other types of matte or riven glass.
-The inside or back surface of each piece of glass is just as unique and beautiful as the outside/front. Experiment using them complementarily.
-Remember that transluscent glass will allow whatever is behind it to show through, so test your substrates and adhesives carefully.
-Studio glass typically can be cut with wheeled nippers such as Leponitts; however, in some cases, the glass may be too thin and therefore should be cut by scoring with a wheeled hand cutter such as a Toyo and snapped by hand or with running pliers.
-GLASS IS SHARP AND CAN CAUSE INJURIES. Always wear eye and hand protection when using studio glass. Store and handle with care; keep away from small children and pets.

***I myself work in mixed media and fine art mosaic as opposed to hot glass, so I do not know the COE. If you're a hot glass artist and wish to experiment, PLEASE PUT A NOTE TO SELLER IN YOUR ORDER TO THE EFFECT THAT YOU'D LIKE A LITTLE EXTRA FOR TEST PURPOSES, AND I'LL HAPPILY INCLUDE IT. Then you can fill me in on what the COE is, if you're willing!