Leaded Slag Glass Inverted Domes were made by slumping or
bending parts of sheets of Slag Glass and shaping them
into very interesting designs of different colors and
texture. The bending was done by heating the glass in
a kiln until it " slumped " to form the shape of the
various molds that were used. After the desired shape
was created the piece of glass was surrounded by copper
or lead foil which then allowed the pieces to be " leaded "
together with a soldering iron to form the Inverted Dome.
These Antique Inverted Domes are very often
associated with the Arts & Crafts and Art Nouveau period.
Their spare but interesting designs work well with the parallel
lines in Arts & Crafts furniture. Then some of these Antique Lights
had a more organic feel to them.
