The Process

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Gabe was first introduced to fused glass art by Deborah Brink at the Challenge New Mexico day program in Santa Fe after he graduated from Santa Fe High School.  He created and sold many pieces, learning the concept of “sell it for money.”  

Gabe continues learn new methods for  fused glass projects. He takes great pride in all his work, oftentimes giving them as gifts to family and friends. Gabe also continues with his glass fusing classes at Bullseye Glass Co.’s Resource Center in Santa Fe.

Gabe has a unique approach to designing his fused glass pieces.  He has created a cityscape (Chicago) from a postcard, mountains with a full moon and train (Stand By Me) based on the storyline from the movie, a purple bowl with gold flecks (Lakers), a green alien (E.T.), and several crosses with and without Jesus.

A multi-step process that transforms sheet glass into sculpted, colorful works of art:

• Cut sheet glass

• Add decorative touches (layered glass, frit, stringers, confetti, sizzle sticks)

• Fuse layers and artistic touches in a kiln (each firing takes 16+ hours to fuse and cool fused glass)

• Shape (slump) fused glass using molds in a kiln (depending on the shape, it takes between 10 and 12 hours to slump and cool fused glass)

• Crosses

• Plates

• Candle Holders

• Artistic Tiles

• Suncatchers

• Ornaments

• Pill boxes

• Money clips

• Jewelry

• Bolo ties

• Hair accessories

• Tote hangers

I will have more photos of my work coming as time permits.