Laurie and Joel Spray

Showroom in Bonny Doon, Santa Cruz

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Here are some pictures of our new showroom in Bonny Doon, Santa Cruz, California right at our home and studio. There is an extensive variety of glass art that is available all year just by giving us a call.

If you are looking for our other website where we sell tools for glass fusers please go to: http://lauriespraywarmglasstools.blogspot.com/

You can contact us at (831) 454- 0103 or sending an email to bkpottery@aol.com. Every piece is made right in our shop! You also might spot a piece that you are interested in from across the country. I will be glad to take additional digital images of any of my work for you to purchase over the internet. Pricing by request.

Glass, glass and more glass.....We love it!!!!!

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Joel and Laurie Spray

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I especially made this fused glass heart piece and cast our hands with love to thank Joel for his understanding of my addiction to glass, the hours I spend creating, and for his support. Together we are one always.

Studio in Bonny Doon

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This studio has turned about to be just about the perfect environment to work in. I am in a redwood forest in the mountains above Santa Cruz yet just minutes away from gorgeous beaches. A very inspirational place to make beautiful fused glass!

Looking for Fused Glass Tools?

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If you are looking for all of my stainless steel glass fusing forms or sconce hardware,
Please visit my other site at :

http://bonnydoonfusedglassart.blogspot.com/

Some of my favorite pieces

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Fused Glass - click on for a closer look!

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More favorites!

Stained Glass Windows I made in the 90's

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Here are some of my favorite stained glass windows that I made in the 90's. Most of the ones pictured here are in our private collection in our home.

My new Kiln!!!!

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My husband Joel got me this Genesis Kiln as an Anniversary present for my new studio in Bonny Doon. Here it is with a picture of him helping me to make a large chess set/table for our new home in Santa Cruz. This was one of his first experiences in making a fused glass piece and is now catching the "glass bug"!!
There are now 5 kilns in the studio. 3 Skutts, a Hot Box and the Genesis. Here is another chess set made recently.

Class at Bonny Fused Glass Art

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Please refer to my other blog at
http://lauriespraywarmglasstools.blogspot.com/
for information and dates about classes!

Combing Glass Technique

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Combing is an exciting technique in glass fusing. Here are pictures of one easy way to do it. First you line 1/8" fiber blanket on the inner edges of one of my stainless steel rings or squares and place it on a well kiln washed shelf. Next you cut strips of 3/8" glass in the color of your choice and line them up in the form on their side. This will give you a nice 3/8" thick combed slab when you are done. As you can see in the picture the strips are tightly packed in the tray. I usually add a few kiln stilts to jam the tray tightly in the kiln. Think about which way you want your design combed and place the shelf accordingly. It is easiest to rake towards yourself pulling the glass from the rear to the front. Heat your kiln until the glass is fully melted. When I use System 96 I heat the kiln to about 1630 degrees. Use good heat resistant gloves. Turn the kiln off, prop the lid maybe 10-12" with a stilt and quickly comb the glass with a glass rake. Don't go too deep as you do not want to disturb the kiln wash. Quench the rake in a bucket of cold water every couple of pulls so that it doesn't get too hot. When the glass is no longer pliable close the kiln and heat it back up and start again. Repeat this process until you have the desired look for your project. The final piece can be used as is or cut up with a tile saw into elements for a larger project. Above is a sample of an 8 x 8" combing being used as a center of a larger piece. Always anneal carefully remembering that this is a thick piece of glass.
My stainless steel rings in different sizes are available at http://bonnydoonfusedglassart.blogspot.com/