This lecture will present my research into the vast potential of found, reclaimed, and recycled glass for use in casting and kiln forming. Guided by a slideshow of process images, I will use physical tests and real-life glass samples in order to share tips for how to best determine annealing, compatibility, and flow for found and recycled glass bodies. This talk aims to demystify the technical challenges of working with reclaimed glass and encourage a more sustainable studio practice for glass practitioners of all levels.

About Morgan Gilbreath

Morgan Gilbreath is a glass and mixed-media artist whose process-driven work investigates intersections between religion, history, and labor. She studied Glass & Art History at Tyler School of Art and her work is in the Aldo Bellini Glass Collection at Castello Sforzesco (Milan, Italy). Morgan lives in Richmond, VA.