These beautiful art glass cookie ornaments are created using a technique known as pate de verre (paste of glass). It is a technique that is not widely practiced because it is one of the most challenging in the world of art glass. The art of pate de verre has been invented, lost and rediscovered many times in history.

In 1880, French archeologists translated ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and sparked research into a glassy ceramic known as faience. This led to several French artists reviving the lost art form and their work in glass became known as pate de verre.

Dinah has utilized her interest in the historical aspects of faience to extensively research and experiment with formulas dating back hundreds of years. Combining that with Patty’s interest in kiln work and mold making, the two sisters have developed their own techniques for the specific placement of powdered glass paste in a mold. It is this use of glass powders and enamels that allows for the fine detail as well as the strong opaque colors that characterize their work. The glass is kiln-fired multiple times at precise temperatures to get the desired texture and finish.

Creating these unique, colorful confections reminiscent of iced cookies is a precise, time consuming process but the possibilities for design detail and color combinations are almost unlimited. The Hulet sisters’ over 30 years of experience in working with art glass has resulted in these delectable collectibles that are created to tease, seduce, tempt and delight!