The base is constructed of 100 year old quarter sawn oak with the cooling fan concealed within. This item uses not only bent panels but fused and sculpted as well. The fins and tail were fused textured glass, that was then bent for shape, wheel cut and then acid etched for light transmission. The wave form sculpted base is cast metal with bronze patina. This sculpture of a turtle is almost 3 feet in length.
All glass is is bent into shape prior to assembly.
With 10 lights and many hidden doors for access to them. The sculpture is mounted on frame and panel base of oak inlaid with vitrolite. At over three feet in height this rather large piece is constructed entirely of flat glass. Not only does this work have the soothing colors of fall, it also has a built in color organ that pulsates to music if desired. This sculpture is actually the centerpiece of a baptismal font.