Funky Ware by Polly
Scarborough

Overview

WHO

Polly Plourde doesn’t refer to herself as an artist—she calls herself a glass fuser. When someone admires her work and asks if she’s the artist, she often replies, “I’m the person having fun!”

In 2005, Polly discovered glass fusing and immediately fell in love with the process. Unable to fit formal classes into her schedule, she invested in her first kiln and taught herself the craft. Today, she owns three kilns and creates fused glass pieces every day with the same enthusiasm that first sparked her journey. Polly believes her distinctive, quirky style developed precisely because she learned independently, free from traditional instruction.

What inspires Polly’s work? Color. A simple collection of scrap glass on her worktable can ignite her imagination, sending her mind spinning with possibilities for new designs. She smiles as she creates—because for her, there truly is nothing better.

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WHAT

Fused glass is created using a special type of stained glass designed to withstand the intense heat of a kiln. Each piece begins with hand-cut design elements that are carefully cleaned and assembled. The glass is then placed into a kiln, where high temperatures fuse the individual pieces into a single, unified work.

If the finished piece is intended to become a dish, it undergoes a second firing at a lower temperature and is placed over a mold. As the glass reheats, it slowly slumps into the mold, taking on its shape—a process known as glass slumping.

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WHERE

This creative process takes place in Polly’s glass studio in Scarborough, Maine. All raw materials are made in the USA, and even the packaging for the ornaments is proudly sourced domestically.

Our Products Are Available At The Locations Below

Nonesuch Books & More - South Portland, Maine
Jordan Pond House - Bar Harbor, Maine
Tiller & Rye - Brewer, Maine

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