Fused Glass Design Elements – Glass Combing by GAGU member Dana Worley

Fused glass bowl with combed design
Fused glass bowl with combed design

Glass combing, or raking, is a fused glass technique where the glass is heated to a temperature high enough to allow the glass to be manipulated in the kiln. The glass is typically brought to between 1600 and 1700 degrees Fahrenheit and then a stainless steel tool (or rake) is used to swirl the glass. You can read more, here: http://jestersbaubles.blogspot.com/2015/05/fused-glass-design-elements-glass.html