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Handmade unique kiln formed glass art sculpture and screen printed unusual jewellery.
I ship worldwide and combine costs so you only pay one flat rate shipping fee!
All the items in my shop are handmade by myself in my studio in Scotland! I use a variety of different glass techniques to create unique designs and custom orders are always welcome.
To see examples of my sculptural art pieces, please visit - www.rachel-elliott.com
Announcement
Handmade unique kiln formed glass art sculpture and screen printed unusual jewellery.
I ship worldwide and combine costs so you only pay one flat rate shipping fee!
All the items in my shop are handmade by myself in my studio in Scotland! I use a variety of different glass techniques to create unique designs and custom orders are always welcome.
To see examples of my sculptural art pieces, please visit - www.rachel-elliott.com
Items
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Reviews
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Amy on Jan 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSo sorry for the late review! Ordered this for a Christmas gift for someone which I’m still waiting to give to them in person (Covid put a stop to that) but honestly it’s so so so amazing in person, thank you so much! 😊
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Sally on Dec 3, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAs good as it looked and I hoped. Look forward to my friend's reaction on her birthday. Arrived well-packaged, on time and with an engaging "with compliments" card. Thank you.
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Sally. on Nov 30, 2020
5 out of 5 starsexcellent good smaller than i thought.. but still very good.
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Jen on Nov 20, 2020
5 out of 5 starsReally nice quality card, with a lovely design. Recipient is going to love it!
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Cass on Nov 7, 2020
5 out of 5 starsPattern is so Pretty and Delicate Lovely Gift for My Daughter - Arrived very well packed ....
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Paul on Oct 7, 2020
4 out of 5 starsLovely item, just a bit smaller rhan expected. Really quick delivery
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Honey on Aug 29, 2020
5 out of 5 starsA beautifully handmade Glass Decoration with adorable Hand painted Cat Game kitty. A really lovely item for a great price, well packaged, with fast delivery, excellent customer service, I will definitely order more items from this lovely Etsy seller in the future, many thanks
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M on Aug 12, 2020
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely the best. Reserved the item and dispatched promptly. I was replacing a much loved item which was accidentally damaged and couldn’t commend the communication and service more highly.
About flyingcheesetoastie
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Screen-printing glass enamels onto bright coloured sheet glass to make my jewellery pieces.
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A view of the studio taken from standing on the cutting bench. The whole space 200 sq/ft, so every inch is used.
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Each piece is polished by hand to ensure it stands up!
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My light box table, laid out ready to print some glass jewellery. Each piece is hand printed and unique.
Combining modern innovation with traditional glass making techniques.
The making of my jewellery and sculpture ranges broadly uses two techniques; water-jet cutting to produce the intricate shapes cut from the thick glass and screen-printing which enables me to print coloured glass enamels onto the surface, which is then permanently fired in place in the kiln.
Water-jet cutting has actually been around for well over a century with the first material being cut by steam powered high pressure jets of water in Victorian times, even if it was only paper! The technology now uses dangerously high pressure to stream a concentrated jet of water through a nozzle where it is mixed with abrasive garnet grit and directed by the computer to cut the shapes.
The jewellery, however, is entirely cut by hand, from the tiny square earring studs to the larger pendants and brooches. These pieces are printed in strips and then further cut to size before firing in the kiln. Each component is then hand polished to remove any sharp edges and to prepare it for assembling onto the findings. Silver plated and sterling silver findings are bonded onto the pieces before final gift boxing.
The traditional use of kiln-fired enamels dates back to medieval times, with the technique only changing with the advent of better controlled electric and digitally monitored kilns. I use screen-printing over digital printing of enamels as it gives a thicker layer of colour on the surface of the glass which upon firing is water-resistant, non-fading and will not peel or scratch off.
Shop members
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Rachel
Owner, Maker, Glass Artist
I am the real life alter ego of FlyingCheeseToastie! I'm a full time glass artist and flat-mates with a tortie cat called Loopy. I like making glass that is recogisable yet a trick on the eyes whilst evoking a grin to viewers of all ages.
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Loopy
Supervisor
I'm a cat and I like hats, boxes as well as grub! Don't be fooled though, I play an important role in the shop by checking all boxes, overlooking emails and generally encouraging Rachel as only I know how!
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I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Items on sale
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Wholesale availability
Please contact me directly for my wholesale terms & pricing. I supply my work to stockists all over the world.