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About Me
Meet Rhiannon
Hello, I’m Rhiannon and I handcraft fused glass in Llangernyw, North Wales.
My work is inspired by where I live and the rich landscapes, language and culture of North Wales.
Working with glass allows me to experiment with light as well as different forms and textures. Due to the nature of glass every time I open my kiln I’m looking at something completely unique and I still get incredibly excited to see the final piece of glass.
After living in London for many years due to work commitments I decided to move back to where I grew up and where most of my family still live, North Wales. Fast forward a few years, two houses, two cats and two children and I found it was the right time to develop my longstanding love of glass fusion and from this Morgan Wright Glass was established. My small kiln, “Mo”, was joined by a much larger kiln, “Jo”. All kilns need excellent names and as mine were named after my Nain and Taid they are, of course ,the best names in the world.
I have learnt the art and incredibly technical aspects of glass fusion from some world renowned glass artists such as Claire Hall, Bob Leatherbarrow and Alison Lowry. Through their knowledge and years spent honing my skills, I’m able to make pieces that I am incredibly proud of. I still however find time to push myself and the glass to new limits in the pursuit of new ideas.
What is fused glass?
Fused glass is the joining together of glass at high temperatures in a kiln. I only use Bullseye glass which is a tested compatible glass made especially for fusing.
For simple projects I fire my glass on a flat kiln shelf. This process takes around 24 hours for a full program of heating and cooling. If the glass then needs to take on a shape, such as a bowl or tealight, I place the flat blank on top of a mould and heat it just enough for the glass to sag into the shape of the mould. This is known as slumping or draping. This takes another 20 hours to complete. This is an explanation for simple pieces, more complicated glass could be fired several times or for days.
One of the challenges in kiln formed glass is controlling the temperature by devising a kiln schedule (the rate at which the glass is heated and cooled). Different projects require different temperature increases and decreases to ensure that the glass has no internal stress. Improper firing results in cracks or shattering, often sometime in the future when you’re not expecting it!
When the glass is out of the kiln that is normally not the end of the process. Often it has to be 'cold worked' which involves grinding and polishing until the piece is finished.
Pate de Verre
Pate de Verre literally translates as 'paste of Glass’. It is a kilncasting method where I mix granules of glass known as 'frit' with a binder. I then pack it into a negative mould I have handmade and fire both in my kiln. I use two separate firings, the first dries out the mould completely and the second fires the glass. After firing I break open the mould to reveal the glass inside.
My Products
I make a wide range of beautifully delicate glass ornaments and decorations which help to add colour, creativity and a unique edge to the interior design in your home. Ranging from floral, abstract or geometric designs to Christmas decorations and free standing curved glass paintings, I am sure that you will be able to find that special gift you are looking for.
Whilst I hold some products in stock many are bespoke commissions.
When I make customised pieces, lead times for delivery may differ and I'll be in touch to give you an approximate delivery date.
Being glass all of my products are breakable so do be careful.