Bad Birdy

Scandi Birds

I love making these Scandinavian-inspired birds in rainbow colours and they sell out at fairs and events. They are made from transparent Bullseye glass with fused gold paint and have a copper wire hook to hang them in the window. 

Glass birds are so pretty and here are a couple I would love to own. 

Shane Fero

Oiva Toikka

But occasionally, glass in the kiln doesn't behave as it should and can slip, fracture or just not perform as it should. Something that ceramicists can identify with too! Here is Bad Birdy - you can see where the clear and coloured glass has parted company which means this birdy was consigned to the bin. 

Bad Birdy! 

My Birdies are available for sale at my Folksy Shop and you can also follow my birdy inspiration on Pinterest. 

Scandinavian Birdies

Scandinavian Birdies

I am addicted to making these little birdies from transparent Bullseye glass because the colour combinations are just endless. 

Blue Bird

Each finished bird has been decorated with Glassline gold paint which is then fused again in the kiln to make the gold durable (the "paint" is really gold glass powder mixed to a paste).

Fused Birds waiting for gold decoration

These birds look great hanging in the window from transparent fishing line or hanging from a shelf. Each birdie has a copper loop that has been fused into the glass and they make the ideal Mother's Day gift. 

Garnet red Birdie

These Scandi Birdies are now available in my Folksy Shop and will be listed on Etsy within the next few days. 

Little Birds

Blue Bird

I'm really pleased with the way my Little Birds design has turned out, despite the poor photography!

These little birds are made from transparent Bullseye glass with gold decoration painted with glass fusing paint (means it won't come off the glass). 

Red Bird

This one is my favourite, made from deep orange and garnet red glass with gold decoration. I'm keeping this one but will be listing the rest this week in my Folksy Shop, along with new fish designs. 

Blue Bird #2

I'll be making some more soon, after I have completed a glass commission. They are great fun to make. 

Amber Bird