{"id":1515,"date":"2014-02-28T10:14:51","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T17:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/?p=1515"},"modified":"2014-02-28T10:26:14","modified_gmt":"2014-02-28T17:26:14","slug":"fused-glass-blanket-platter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mikedumascopperdesigns.com\/blog\/2014\/02\/28\/fused-glass-blanket-platter\/","title":{"rendered":"Fused Glass Blanket Platter"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fused Glass Blanket Platter<\/p><\/div>\n

This fused glass platter has been through several transformations. It was inspired, several years ago, by a neutral colored Pendleton<\/a> blanket.<\/p>\n

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Blanket Plaque<\/p><\/div>\n

The plate was displayed on a table stand at the Downtown Farmer’s Market<\/a>. Then we made a nice copper hanger for the back, and it became a wall plaque. Those presentations didn\u2019t do the piece justice, so I put it on the back burner for a few years, always uncovering it in my ramblings through the studio and loving it even more every time.<\/p>\n

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Blanket Platter<\/p><\/div>\n

I knew something would speak to me about its purpose someday, and finally. . . a search through new molds for the kiln sparked an idea. A square drop out mold, seemingly created for this blanket pattern, would create a small indentation in the center, and my Blanket Plaque would become a platter. I\u2019m all for creating art that is practical and beautiful at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Neutrals<\/p><\/div>\n

These neutral shades have always drawn me in. They are clean and calming, and can be changed up with a simple pop of color.<\/p>\n

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12″ x 12″ Fused Glass Blanket Platter<\/p><\/div>\n

Just emerging from the kiln this week, and ready for spring gatherings, this is the perfect platter for fresh berries and mint, or maybe a big plate of pasta and cheeses.<\/p>\n

Now my mind\u2019s eye is envisioning a whole line of serving pieces with this Blanket pattern- and a set of neutral dinnerware to match; some winter white and some in the taupe and beige tones.<\/p>\n

A set of Turquoise plates would go nicely with the neutrals too. What do you think? Could you see it on your table with a pop of color in just one of the triangles to match your kitchen d\u00e9cor?<\/p>\n

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