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Items of Interest about Ed Francis

Ed is involved in all aspects of glass work. He builds his own equipment and is a partner in the only "hotshop" in his area that is open to other production glass artists. Ed is also very involved in education. He is a teacher and the glass program coordinator at the Indianapolis Art Center and teaches summer workshops on glassblowing in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

Glass melting furnace, designed and manufactured by Ed Francis

Like most artists, Ed uses a palette. Unlike most artists, Ed's palette is made of one inch thick steel. To make many of his designs, molten glass is rolled on his palette of glass colors. Depending on the effect Ed wants, the colors may swirl or look like paintbrush strokes, or even confetti.

2 x 3 foot steel "Palette" used by Ed Francis

Ed not only crafts blown glass vases and sconces. He has designed everything from small paperweights to crystal chandeliers to steel molded glass room dividers. He has even made a telephone booth. Ed designs and manufactures the metal structure as well as the glass. Ed also creates foundation awards; steel molded glass awards set in wooden, marble or glass bases.

Steel molded colored glass room divider by Ed Francis

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Artwork is produced under the trademark Off Center Glass and is protected by copyright

All artwork is protected by copyright of the artist.

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