Fused Glass Mallard Perched Bird Ornament.
Iconic Canadian Mallard glass art.
Description
Mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). Perched on driftwood, this cute fused glass duck with a deep glossy head and yellow beak represents one of the most loved and common ducks in Canada. Like the other shorebirds, this whimsical piece has a removable driftwood perch, so gift wrapping him will be a breeze! Ducks can form strong bonds with other animals - why not pair your duck up with another glass bird so he can have a friend?! Also available is a hanging Mallard Ornament.
Details
- Perched Mallard Duck with detachable Driftwood base
- Studio-Glass Handcrafted in Nova Scotia (no paints, glazes or molds)
- Most Birds ship within a few business days
- Size: Approximately 3.5-4"
- Photos are for guidance only, though your bird will look similar. As it's handcrafted glass art, there will be minor variations in colour, tone and shade.
- The direction the bird is facing varies.
- Fused glass has a front and back. The front is glossier and has more det
How your bird was made
The glass duck ornament is created entirely from 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. Simply slot the birds legs in the detachable stand and he's ready to shine!
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.
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