Jennifer Webb
Stamford, CT

Skating At Kent Pond

This piece was inspired by special childhood memories of Kent Pond in Wilton, CT. I had the idea in my head before I received the theme pieces so imagine my surprise when a camel popped out! There aren't too many camels in CT.

I began construction of the pond by molding and plastering the "shoveled snow" embankments over a piece of white whispy glass. Once that was completed, I created the trees to go around the edges. Though not the biggest challenge but the most time consuming were the skaters. Each skater was designed, cut and detailed to bring forth the illusion of skating. I got the skaters vertical by soldering a thin rod on the back and then gluing the rod into a large clear nugget.

The most challenging part of Battlefield:Glass was what to do with the camel and butterfly wings. I finally decided that a great way to incorporate them was to use them as the backing of benches set along the side of the pond for the skaters. To finish it all off, I turned the orange jewel into a bright shining star over Kent Pond.

This competition has truly tested by creative juice and I'm definitely ready for Round 2.