Glass painting gives us the opportunity to add line and shading detail to the glass. It starts as a brown or black powder paint, which is mixed with different mediums. By applying the paint in different consistencies, then stippling or brushing off specific areas we can control the transmission of light. Each piece is permanently kiln fired onto the surface of glass. Silver stain can also be fired onto the glass to achieve tones from pale yellow to deep amber. Each process is carefully done by hand and is often built up in stages creating detail and adding a new dimension to the glass.