Email:janehester@metronet.co.uk

Website:http://JaneHesterGlass.com

Region:South West England

Technique:Kiln work

Discipline:Decorative, Design, Functional

Areas of Interest:Exhibition, Techniques, Workshops

Product:Jewellery, Table ware, Wall pieces

Country:United Kingdom

County:Somerset


https://janehesterglass.com/

Jane Hester

SeveraI years ago I attended a glass fusing workshop and became fascinated by the many ways glass can be manipulated in the kiln to produce unique colour and pattern combinations. Since then I have attended several workshops to enhance my knowledge and to learn new techniques and applications and although mostly self-taught I strive to produce pieces of colour and quality that I hope people will appreciate and enjoy.

I enjoy making Silver Reaction Jewellery and Colourful Patterned Bowls. I’m fascinated in the organic and earthy effects produced by the silver foil when combined with different colours of glass, sometimes with surprising results. I enjoy experimenting and discovering ‘glass recipes’ to produce unusual and subtle combinations for my jewellery.
The Colourful Patterned Bowls I make are produced using various techniques, but I particularly enjoy creating patchwork/mosaic designs. I begin by hand drawing a design, usually with a colour palette in mind, and then create various patterned part sheets to bring the piece to life, its very satisfying to see a bowl take shape as I cut and assemble the pieces.

Vibrant Patchwork , J Hester

Tribal Vibe , J Hester

African Queen , J Hester

Silver Reaction (2) , J Hester

Bright Burst , J Hester

Painterly Swirls , J Hester

Green Shard Mosaic , J Hester

Silver Reaction (1) , J Hester

Wobbly Patchwork , J Hester