Martin Kremer
Glass has been a medium of expression for me for more than 40 years. I started as a stained glass enthusiast while pursuing a career in medical technology. Glass eventually took over, evolving from a hobby to a spare-time business to a full-time obsession.
I’ve studied blown and fused glass at the Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina, at UrbanGlass in Brooklyn, NY and at the Corning Museum of Glass Studio. Glass fusing, or kiln-forming, is an ancient technique; the work is generally set up using a variety of techniques in common with stained glass and mosaics. The glass pieces are fused together in an electric kiln at temperatures to 1600F; multiple firings may be required to achieve the desired appearance and form. Coldworking techniques such as diamond abrasive grinding and carving, sandblasting and acid-etching complete the piece.
