Debbie's Diamonds

My sister-in-law wanted something for her birthday and for her house in Wisconsin.  Something with purples and small enough to hang alongside a stairway.  I made an 18 x 28 inch panel, with purple Waterglass and glue-chip bevels (diamonds) and Crystal Ice for an inside border.  I used a purple-mauve border into a zinc frame.  This piece is fire and color at the same time.  I cleaned the zinc frame thoroughly with 0000 steel wool, and applied solder to it after I soldered the entire piece.  Using black patina, I was able to give the frame an antique look, and make it "disappear," highlighting the glass enclosed.  This piece was a labor of love.  I really like working with Waterglass.