My story
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How It All Started
Well hello there! I am Courtney Gray, a glass artist living and creating in Northern California from my home studio. My love of glass began as a kid... I often went antique shopping with my family and was always drawn to glass ashtrays of the 1960’s. So, in my junior year of college when I saw a sign posted for a fused glass class, I signed up and a few years later and created grayc glass from my two-bedroom apartment.
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What is Fused Glass?
Fused glass is separate pieces of glass melted together in a kiln at a high temperature, I normally fuse to 1400 degrees. Pieces melt in my kilns multiple times to achieve the perfect smooth edges and uniform shape. The melting process makes the glass pieces very strong. I am excited to have 2 assistants that now help me create these beautiful designs. We are truly innovating in the studio, now using a tile saw and lapidary grinder to combine colors and shape pendants into pieces the glass industry has never seen.
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One of a Kind
When I am making something by hand, piece by piece, it is truly one of a kind. Everything I make is one of a kind, but at the same time, I pride myself on product consistency. Swirls, and bubbles make each piece unique, but you can be sure the piece you order will be even more beautiful than expected!
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The Process
My work is fused glass; this simply means melted together- in a kiln. But grayc glass is so much more than just fused glass. Most of my pieces are melted two to three times to create the desired modern, clean-lined look I love and have become known for. My jewelry is often a combination of fused glass pendants as well as vintage charms, beading, and components. Some of my pendants are individually drilled through and my chains are often a compilation of two to three types of chain, beading, and vintage connectors. I love to incorporate other artists work into my jewelry, and a large % of my metal charms and components are made in the USA by other female artists.
The best part of grayc glass is that it enables me to be home with my 3 boys every day. Life is good. For press inquiries, please email me!