Barbara [Svetlick] Wilson

My Boro Sculptures

Welcome to my new work where my glass flowers are no longer beads but part of a larger sculpture piece. Here you will find my whimsical side as it grows.

Red California Poppy

COLLABORATION WITH LEWIS WILSON

Collaboration with Lewis isn't new between us but his leaves and vines

now protect the flowers in a very natural way.

All of the collaborations are in boro glass and help

me to work with boro using a small torch

and cadmium colors. I am using different

glass from the different manufacturers but I will admit that

I just step into Lewis' glass room and pick out

the color I wish to use.

Red is the hardest to use without boiling it, followed by

orange and yellow.

September 2022 Collaboration

White wildflower

California Yellow Poppy

Poppy Collaboration

California Golden Poppy Collab

Golden Poppies

Small red flowers

Violet Collab

Illuminati Yellow Hibiscus

Blue Honey Hibiscus

Boro Wild Orchid

Boro Light Purple Hibiscus

Wild English Rose

Boro Lotus Blossom

Lewis Wilson and Barbara Hummingbird

California Poppy

Boro glass is referred to as 'hard' glass. It takes more heat to melt, it is more demanding but allows you time in which to shape it. I am starting basically with clear because it is easier to make sure you are getting your welds done well and it's less expensive when you are learning. I have made a dozen or more small flower sculptures but my love is to learn how to make small aquatic sculptures. My first attempt is School of Trout. Lewis taught me to make the generic fish and now I am learning how to make a species. I much prefer fresh water fish...this is so exciting!