Trish Strausbaugh
Jewelry/Flameworked Glass
About the Artist
Since Trish's first class in 1997, she developed her own sense of style resulting in the fine pendants, beads and sculpture you see today. Using a propane and oxygen torch, Trish transforms the colored rods of glass to a taffy-like state in order to bend, twist, pull or flatten into the desired shape and size. Each piece is then annealed at 1050 degrees for durability and to bond the glass structurally. Her choice to use predominantly borosilicate glass makes each piece a unique surprise in color and keeps her work exciting and fresh. Trish's inspirations are all around her in nature and life experience.
