Stallholder Profile for Silver Glass Fusion
Your name: Aileen Greig
Your
business name and facebook/website name and link:
Silver
Glass Fusion
Facebook:
Aileen Greig – silverglassfusion
Instagram:
@silverglassfusion
The suburb/town you live
in now:
Mudjimba
What is it that you make
and what skills do you use?:
Since
I create jewellery and kiln formed glass, there are two very different skill
sets used.
I
originally trained as a gold and silversmith, so use those techniques in the
jewellery I make.
Glass
working is entirely different, there needs to be knowledge of how to heat and
fuse without creating thermal shock. I cut kilometres of glass in a year, so I
am able to cut long strips of glass efficiently and effectively
What inspired you to
start your business?:
I
have always created, so being in business is a natural progression. It allows
me to keep creating.
How long have you been
creating?:
All
my life, but officially 35 years.
Is it a full time/part
time hobby or business?:
Full
time business.
Where do you sell your
creations?:
I
generally sell my creations in expos such as the handmade expo, markets, one to
one sales. I am just setting up online now.
What makes you so special
or different?:
My
designs are original. I use strip construction when forming my bowls, so that
allows me to combine colours and create my own patterns with the glass. Being a
jeweller, I also combine metal with kiln formed glass in my jewellery.
What is the most
rewarding part of what you do?:
Creating
something and sitting back and saying Yes!! That’s it!
I
also enjoy the positive feedback I get from people viewing and purchasing my
work.
What is your favourite
product to make?:
I
like making bowls and pendants.
Do you teach classes or workshops?:
I
will be in 2018
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