Blustery Fall Day

This was my first fused piece.  

Trial and error.  It is fun to fuse.  

 

 

 

Fused Glass Seahorse with Child(ren)

 

 

 

Phase 1

 

 

 

 

 

Final Fused Piece

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faux Fused Glass

 

Faux Fused Glass, also known as "Shattered or Crushed Glass Art", was not what I thought it was the first time I saw the beautifully created glass crosses on Pinterest.  I seriously thought it was fused glass similar to the pieces you create with glass using a kiln.  Being that I do love quick projects to make I was excited to begin my own journey with this art process. (See tutorial link below).  I really enjoyed making these crosses.  They were made for the ladies who cared for my mom during her advancement in Parkinson's symptoms over the past years.  The mermaid and turtles were made for one caregiver who is not Christian.  That one was fun to make!  

  

Gold Crosses Faux Fused Glass 

(see the tutorial by "Art Shattered" link below)

 

Cross Heart Frame Faux Fused Glass

Frame was purchased at The Dollar Tree

Mermaid and Sea Turtles Faux Fused Glass

 

 

 

 

When I first saw this art, I was blown away by the beauty of each piece that appeared on Pinterest awhile back.  Being a stained-glass artist I had totes, the large popcorn tins sold at Christmas, buckets, anything that would hold scrap glass pieces filled and stored in my basement waiting for a project to be made.  The crosses are my favorite, and being able to use the scrap glass has been so rewarding.  Cindy, over at Art Shattered, has tutorial videos you can view at her page or group on Facebook.  Here is her tutorial on how to make the cross.  You can purchase some of her tutorials too. 

https://www.facebook.com/485879014795880/videos/1286427358414586

DeBolt Market

DeBolt Market

This was fun to create.  The original design is from the Alta Pacific Mini Mansions Book 2 Our Town from Hixson Studios.  

My Aunt was into crafts and my Uncle was into golf, so I made a shop for the two of them.  These are a great conversation piece and look very nice lit up. 

Stained Glass Work by Diana Rudolf

I became interested in stained glass in 1990 when my husband and I were looking for a way to cover the side light windows by our front door in Temecula, California.  Since they were only six inches wide, it was difficult to find something that appealed to us.  One day while shopping in Old Town Temecula, we came upon a stained glass shop and immediately I was drawn to the medium of glass.  I loved the light coming through the colored glass, the texture and colors of the different glasses.  The idea of creating images with glass really struck me.  Luckily, the shop offered classes and I signed up that day.  I am now looking forward to creating images using fused glass.  

Below are photos of some of my work over the years.

Crazy Quilt Lamp

 Blue Butterfly Inside and Out

Blue Delph Lamp

Double Delight Rose

Angel Rene' Amber

Angels done for a church in Nebraska.  The glass was the original glass from the windows of the church.  Larry built the oak frames for the small windows behind the angels.  These are miniature replicas of the original windows in the church. 

Butterfly "Wind Sock"

Betsy's Angel

Stephie's Shoe Sun catcher

God Bless America Angel

   

Angel Wings Heart Sun Catcher

designed by my son, Michael Rudolf

Iris Heart Sun Catcher using the heart bevel

Gold Cross Sun Catcher



The Angel Rene' Amber with the light shining from behind to show you how different the glass looks with light passing through. 

Side Light and Panel Windows.  Henderson, Nevada

Jeff and Laura's Lamp.  Henderson, Nevada

Window Panel.  United Methodist Church, Chapman, Nebraska.

Doves Window Panel.  Again, you can see how different the glass looks depending on the time of day when the light hits it from the back.  The window is always changing through out the day.  The doves were done in the Fire Ice Glass.  This panel was done with a combination of lead and foil. 

Dream Catcher Sun Catcher

Little Country Church



Verna Rose Heart Sun Catcher

Side Table Lamp 

Romantic Geisha Panel

Angel Doreen

Iris Window Panels.  Henderson, Nevada  These panels were done in both foil and lead.

Iris Panels.  Grand Island, Nebraska.

My very first project.  Hummingbird side light panels and arched window.  Temecula, California

Ed and Dixie's Lamp.  Chapman, Nebraska

Holiday Angel

Butterfly Desk Lamp

Maudie's Stained Glass Shop.  Grand Island, Nebraska.  I had the privilege to work for Maudie Walters at her shop in Grand Island, Nebraska.  I enjoyed working for her so much and learned so many wonderful techniques from Maudie and her staff, Michael Walters and Dawn Hesnault.  

Romantic Geisha Repair  

      

Japanese Kimono

Angel Michele

Cheryl's Lamp