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The sense of mystery and intrigue created by the dramatic iron gates extends to the front entry, which features textured-glass doors overlaid by a large steel branch.
The doors, designed and manufactured by Unique Art Glass, incorporate two types of kiln-formed textured glass. Company owner and artist Mark Olson says the textured glass pattern above the branch is reminiscent of the sky, while the lower panels reveal a foliage and woodgrain patterning. The steel branch has a rust patina with a waxed finish.
Unique Art Glass also created the stained-glass window with pine-cone detailing. Olson says the window features extra-fine Uroboros multi-colored glass set in the Tiffany style, where the solder is sculpted as part of the artwork. All the wire elements were rubbed to create a bronzed patina.
The glass study doors are another project by Unique Art Glass. These custom-designed doors, from the Crushed Diamond Series, incorporate crushed glass sandwiched between two frosted glass panes with etched patterns.
For more details, contact Unique Art Glass, 1483, 130th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98005, phone (425) 467 5599. Website: www.uniqueartglass.com.