Free Flow - Frisco, TX, US
N 33° 07.584 W 096° 48.042
14S E 705176 N 3667452
'Free Flow' November 2007 8'H x 45'W Kiln-cast Glass, Paint
The Texas Hill Country is the theme of the recreation center. The artwork captured the feeling of 'free flow' of the Hill Country rivers.
Waymark Code: WMBH7M
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/22/2011
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Meltdown Glass specializes in the art and science of kiln-fired glass. Compared to other forms of glass art, kiln-cast glass is a relatively new medium that developed only recently with the advent of kiln technology. The process involves placing raw plates of glass over one-off molds and heating the glass to approximately 1500 degrees. The result is a deeply textured glass surface with amazing optical and tactile qualities. All steps of this process are performed by hand. Kiln-cast glass can be tempered to meet or exceed safety codes and is easily maintained. for more information on our process, see kiln-cast glass under about meltdown on our website.
Meltdown Glass is an industry leader in the use of fused dichroic "prism glass" for kiln casting. This spectacular glass, which is a bi-product of the aerospace industry, has brilliant refractory and reflective properties. It is produced in a weightless chamber by vaporizing quartz crystal and metal oxides and allowing them to permanently adhere (through crystallization) to a glass surface. The result is a mesmerizing glass product that simultaneously displays transmitted color and reflective color. These colors both shift depending on the angle of view, thus each color of dichroic glass is composed of multiple embedded colors that pronounce differently depending on background and viewer perspective. When introduced to various lighting conditions, dichroic glass becomes enigmatic and illusive, creating a dazzling visual display of reflective light and shifting color.
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