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great effect but there is little evidence of their use in Australia. The glass artist would benefit
from working more closely with the glazing industry as this is where the advancements are
taking place.
Glass Lamination
This is the process of bonding glass to glass using clear structural silicon or resin. This
has the advantage that delicate handmade glass that was previously used in stained glass
windows can now be bonded onto safety glass to produce structural works. There is great
Painted window designed by Tobias
Kammerer and fabricated by Derix studio
Laminated window by Martin Donlin
scope for this technique and when used in conjunction with painting it is more cost effective.
It is widely used overseas for ecclesiastical as well as corporate applications. There are
great possibilities for its use in Australia.
Promotion
All of the artists, studios and schools visited had high quality and up to date promotional
material. They appreciated the value of advertising and used it to their advantage to
generate work and interest. This is another area that hasn’t been developed in Australia.
It is vital to keep in touch with commissioning bodies and keep them informed with visuals
of techniques.
Outsourcing
Very few overseas artists fabricate their own work as commissions become larger and more
structural. The days of the artisan working alone in a cottage industry are gone. To keep
up with building and glazing trends the artisan requires access to the latest machinery and
techniques. It is not feasible for every studio to have their own facilities. Most of the artists