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fusion [fyoo-zhuhn] - noun.
A melding of materials and mediums in an effort to recontextualize the foreign and the familiar, both stylistically and semantically. A reframing of the intersection of form and function, and of the meaning and message found in everyday objects, shapes and colors. A nomadic exploration to unearth the “uncommon” in the “common” and vice versa.
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Revered by jewelers and geologists alike, amber is a marvelous stone that captures both the imagination and a piece of history. It also makes a perfect centerpiece for this stained glass pendant.
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Cosmological symbols have long served as religious icons for cultures across the world; wear one of these heavenly-themed stained glass pendants and you might just find your friends paying homage to you!
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Shimmering mirror glass cut in eye-catching shapes stands out against a background of black.
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Coral fragments and beads accent this stained glass pendant, adding texture, three dimensionality and color,
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... has a silver lining, or so the saying goes. This cloudscape-inspired pendant may not have a silver lining, but it does have silver edging and silver-wire lacing that surrounds an irridescent scroll-shaped bead.
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I never thought I'd have any use for the film negatives from my college photography class. Until, that is, I discovered they make an intriguing addition to my stained glass jewelry.
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Dried botanicals layered with glass create a delicate, feathery look for this stained glass pendant.
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Who would've thought soft pastels could make such a big statement?
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A cage of sterling silver wire serves to accent each pendant's colorful focal point, which is set against a contrasting backdrop of jet-black glass.
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Made of rippling, shimmering brown glass, this asymmetrical stained glass pendant is sure to draw attention to its wearer's neckline.
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Layers of mirrored and textured glass produce an alluring combination of tactile and visual appeal.
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Purple wire laced around a Venetian glass bead and irridesecent glass results in a glittering, prismatic pendant.
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Red-streaked confetti glass set over a background of black results in a pendant full of both contrast and dimensionality.
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Elegant and simple, this ruby-colored, textured stained glass pendant sparkles just like its namesake gemstone.
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Cool shades of blue meet warm yellow and orange in this set of two celestially-inspired pendants.
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Native American jewelry artists, especially their use of contrasting colors and intricately carved stones and shells, have always inspired me. That influence--as well as my own unique style--can be seen with this stained glass pendant.
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Vintage stamps and postmarks make for an interesting time-travel adventure into our culture's past values; they also make for great found-object components of Fusion stained glass pendants.
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Have you ever watched an electrical storm and wished you could wear just a tiny piece of that awe-inspiring weather? With this stained glass pendant, you can.
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Flowers, leaves and other plant life have inspired artists throughout history, and Fusion artist Lorien Menhennett is no different. This collection of stained glass pendants provides a fresh take on humankind's quest to immortalize the fragile beauty of our world through art.
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More nature-inspired pendants from Fusion jewelry artist Lorien Menhennett. (Check the Fusion gallery for images from the first installment, Wearable Botanicals I.)
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OK, so maybe this pendant won't illumine your deepest desires, but at the least it will light up your eyes with its aqua-colored mirror glass, diamond shape and intriguing hollow center.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's use of geometry took architecture and design to a new level during the Arts and Crafts era; this stained glass pendant borrows from his application of intersecting lines to create a visually intriguing effect.
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Blue mirror glass adds a luminescent vibrance to these pendants
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These three-piece sets--a pendant and a pair of earrings--will turn any outfit into an elegant ensemble
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Incorporating different shapes into one piece creates a series of opposing lines and curves which draw the eye back again and again to ponder this geometric mystery.
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Coiling sterling silver wire directly around glass gives these pendants a sense of delicacy; ephemeral grace on a chain
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Reflective, blue beads shimmer against an elegant black background, adding just enough sparkle to turn heads without being overpowering
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With Venetian glass bead accents, these pendants are an elegant choice for a romantic ride on a gondola ... or for dinner at your favorite Italian restaurant
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The old adage "bigger is better" falls apart in the presence of this stunning, petite pendant
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Some postage stamps are works of art in miniature and cry out to be preserved; here is one you can wear
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The marriage of mottled and mirrored glass in these pendants breeds a mysterious, organic depth that almost seems alive
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Using a black-and-white photographic negative puts a new twist on the concept of the traditional locket
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Pendants that glow in warm shades of copper, orange and amber
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A sterling silver wire "cage" adds body, contrast, dimension and a certain edginess to this series of pendants
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Nature-inspired pendants reminscent of everything from a distant nebula to a snow storm to a sunny meadow
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Textured glass lends a depth and glimmer to these stained glass pendants
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So says the band New Order ... but that phrase could equally apply to these seemingly ephemeral pendants, which are made from transluscent and transparent glass
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Iridized and mirror glass, as well as other accents that glimmer in the light, add a flashy luminescence to these pendants
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Like the best French wine, these crimson-colored pendants offer the visual palette a rich, velvety draught
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Pendants in turquoise, copper, sand and other desert-spurred shades
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Found objects--everything from shells and rocks to cut-up credit cards and china plates--can inspire us to think about these everyday items in a new way
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Designed and handcrafted by Lorien Menhennett at Fusion, a Chicago-area studio, each stunning, original pendant captures the brilliant colors and intricate design of stained glass while remaining light enough to wear around your neck.
Embellishments include sterling silver wire, beads and other found objects, such as postage stamps, china saucers and seashells from Martha’s Vineyard.
Formerly a newspaper and magazine editor, in the last several years Lorien has shifted her focus from the literary to the visual arts, developing a synergy between the crafts of stained glass and jewelry-making. The result is a striking union of materials and mediums, of functionality and fashion.
Call or e-mail to inquire about pricing and availability. Custom orders are also welcome.
Lorien Menhennett
Chicago (West Suburbs) IL US
Phone: (708) 955-3511
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