Shimmering Frit Vase

Shimmering frit under the surface of this Vase (7-3/4" tall) is master glass artisan Dave's Fetty's secret process, and the results are simply splendid! You'll love the rich, rich red of this piece! The Vase is embossed with Dave's personal stamp and is signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Shimmering Frit Egg

Shimmering frit under the surface of this Egg (4-1/2" tall) is master glass artisan Dave's Fetty's secret process, and the results are simply splendid! You'll love the rich, rich red of this piece! The Egg is embossed with Dave's personal stamp and is signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Mosaic Lattice Egg

We call this "Mosaic Lattice," and its among the latest art glass innovations from master glass artisan Dave Fetty. The Egg stands 4-3/4" tall. Dave has captured the mosaic look of the 1920s and added black glass to create an interesting lattice effect. These pieces are embossed with Dave's personal stamp and are signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Mosaic Lattice Vase

We call this "Mosaic Lattice," and its among the latest art glass innovations from master glass artisan Dave Fetty. The Vase is 6" tall. Dave has captured the mosaic look of the 1920s and added black glass to create an interesting lattice effect. These pieces are embossed with Dave's personal stamp and are signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Turquoise Feathers Vase

Master glass artisan Dave Fetty has created a spectacular Vase (7-3/4" tall). The turquoise color results when Milk Glass is cased with transparent blue glass. The pulled feather technique is awesome to see, and minute flecks of mica add greatly to the visual appeal of this piece. The Vase is embossed with Dave's personal stamp and is signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Turquoise Feathers Egg

Master glass artisan Dave Fetty has created a spectacular Egg (4-1/2" tall). The turquoise color results when Milk Glass is cased with transparent blue glass. The pulled feather technique is awesome to see, and minute flecks of mica add greatly to the visual appeal of this piece. The Egg is embossed with Dave's personal stamp and is signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Blue Mosaic Egg

Using black glass and multi-colored frit (including our new Sky Blue), master glass artisan Dave Fetty has created a remarkable Egg (4-1/2" tall). Note the yellow, green, tan and dark red colors in each piece. This piece is embossed with Dave's personal stamp and is signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Blue Mosaic Vase

Using black glass and multi-colored frit (including our new Sky Blue), master glass artisan Dave Fetty has created a remarkable Vase (8" tall). Note the yellow, green, tan and dark red colors in each piece. The Vase has a hand-applied black glass foot. This piece is embossed with Dave's personal stamp and is signed by Dave, too ("Dave Fetty '07").

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Ruby Vase with Gray Pulled Feathers

Starting with rich ruby glass, master glass artisan Dave Fetty has created a magnificent Vase (7" tall). Multi-colored threading is applied by hand, and then Dave's unique skills come into play as he develops the special "pulled feather" technique that Fenton collectors have come to love! The Vase is embossed with Dave Fetty's personal stamp.

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Ruby Egg with Gray Pulled Feathers

Starting with rich ruby glass, master glass artisan Dave Fetty has created a magnificent Egg (4-3/4" tall). Multi-colored threading is applied by hand, and then Dave's unique skills come into play as he develops the special "pulled feather" technique that Fenton collectors have come to love! The Egg is embossed with Dave Fetty's personal stamp.

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Dave Fetty

A skilled glassworker, Dave Fetty retired in 1999 after more than 40 years in the glass industry. Dave came to Fenton in 1964 after learning the trade in Milton, WV, at the Blenko Glass Company, where he began as a carrying-in boy when he was 19. Dave's mentor at Blenko was glassworker "Shorty" Finley, who taught Dave many of the skills needed to make glass off-hand (without moulds).

In the mid-1970s, Dave worked with glass artisan Robert Barber, helping to design and create some of Fenton's first limited edition pieces. In 1998, Dave taught a "pulled feather" technique to other glassworkers, and he supervised them as they produced this vase for the 1998 Connoisseur Collection.

Even after his "official" retirement, Dave has continued to contribute to Fenton. In addition to working closely with the glassworkers who produced a "Hanging Hearts" vase for the Connoisseur Collection, his contribution to the Collection in 2002 was this "Favrene Feathers Vase."

Dave also contributes pieces for the Collectors Room at the Fenton Collectors Convention held in August of each year.

Never at a loss for ideas, Dave handcrafts limited editions of off-hand pieces based on his mood and inspiration. Click here to browse the Dave Fetty items available online today!

FREE master craftsman seminar

The phrase "off hand" really means working "by hand," as the glass artisans create various effects by shaping molten glass and applying threads or bits of glass in contrasting colors.

Dave may use a mould to bring the piece to its final shape, but all the decorative effects -- colored frit, hanging hearts, pulled feathers, handles, ringing, threading, etc. are done strictly by hand.

Don't miss out on your chance to attend a FREE 1 hour master craftsman seminar featuring Dave Fetty or one of his apprentices...on a special Saturday in 2007!

Spaces are limited for these special "up close and personal" sessions so reserve your seat today!

Call customer service at 1-800-319-7793 x311 or send email to service@fentongiftshop.com your preferred date and time. For more information, click here.

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