Rectangular Platter, Tahquitz, Various Colours

This Tahquitz platter celebrates the fun of midcentury modernism by reflecting the more graphic trends of this period incorporating squares and rectangular shapes connected by lines.  The colors in this platter are taken from the desert but with a nod to the past, and include orange, lemongrass, and turquoise blue.  The bright colors and graphic design bring to life midcentury design, Palm Springs style!

This platter is a great way to serve appetizers and other savories, desserts or any of your favorite treats.  The fun midcentury design will be sure to bring bright colors to any table setting for all occasions.

The platter measures approx. 12.5cm x 25cm, (5" x 10")

Each platter is made from individually hand-cut pieces of glass that are layered on a single base piece of glass.  Fine strands of glass are used to connect the pieces in a linear design.  The arrangement of the pieces and the colors can vary from platter to platter, making each one unique.  The pictures show representations of the designs.

The assembled glass pieces are then kiln-fused up to a temperature of 1450F to create a single piece of glass.  Once cool, the piece is then placed on a mold and in the kiln for a second time up to a temperature of 1225F that softens the glass to the shape of the mold.  The entire process can take up to 72 hours. 

These bright and fun platters are food safe.  However, do not place the glass in a microwave or a dishwasher, hand wash only.