Bluebird: Fused Glass Hanging Bird Ornament

Hanging format mid Blue bird with a white rump and peachy chest.

Description

Inspired by the Eastern Bluebird Eastern Bluebird (Sialia Sialis) - a symbol of spring, of joy and harmony and an overall good omen! Blue is the most loved colour in the world - you can't go wrong!

How your bird was made

Your bluebird is glass! No paints or glazes make up the colour, and moulds weren't used for the shape - it's cut by hand. The coloured and patterned parts of the birds plumage are layers of crushed glass. The coloured glass "frit" is carefully applied to the clear glass - it's a bit like playing with sand! For perching birds, metal wire "legs" are sandwiched between the layers. It's a bit of a balancing act getting the bird on the kiln shelf.

The kiln firing takes at least 14-16 hours plus cooling time, and the kiln isn't opened until the glass has cooled.  After firing, hanging birds have a small hole drilled in their head or neck using a diamond bit and a water bath. The bird sun-catchers dangle from discrete clear thread. The maker initials each bird on its back. 

• Handcrafted in Nova Scotia from glass (no paints, glazes or moulds)
  
• Hanging Bluebird sun-catcher/vase or window ornament.
  
• Artisan Studio-Glass made in Nova Scotia
• Most Birds ship within a few business days
• Size Approximately 3.5 " for adult; 2.5" for chick; 1.5" for mini 

 Please note:

• The bird you're purchasing is not the bird in the picture, but will look very similar. Please expect minor variations in tone and shade due to the handcrafted, unique and whimsical nature of the work.
• The direction the bird is facing will vary randomly
• The birds are created using successive layering of glass, so their detail is best seen from the front.