Games of Colors Studio is a husband‑and‑wife collaboration between Fyodor and Irina, creating fused‑glass artworks shaped by light, color, and precision.
Although we share a studio, we speak different artistic languages.
Fyodor works mostly with stringer‑based techniques, assembling hand‑pulled glass stringers into flowing, layered structures that transform in the kiln.
Irina works with pure glass and glass paints, creating soft, atmospheric compositions where color moves like watercolor through heat.
Together, our work spans two approaches — engineered and intuitive — united by a shared love of color and light
Although we share a studio, we speak different artistic languages.
Fyodor works mostly with stringer‑based techniques, assembling hand‑pulled glass stringers into flowing, layered structures that transform in the kiln.
Irina works with pure glass and glass paints, creating soft, atmospheric compositions where color moves like watercolor through heat.
Together, our work spans two approaches — engineered and intuitive — united by a shared love of color and light
Our story
Games of Colors began with a dream.
Irina imagined creating glass pieces that would bring warmth and color into a home.
Fyodor — with a background in lasers, optics, computers, and precision engineering — decided to make that dream real.
The first kiln arrived, and the studio slowly grew around it.
What started as a small family project became a full creative practice.
Today, we work side by side, blending two distinct artistic visions into one studio identity.
Our name reflects what we love most about glass:
the way sunlight plays across its surface, scattering color in shifting patterns --
a quiet, joyful game of colors.
How we work
Fyodor’s Process — Stringer‑Based Precision
Fyodor’s work is rooted in engineering discipline and optical intuition.
He creates compositions using hand‑pulled glass stringers — thin rods of colored glass that behave like lines of light.
1. Pulling the Stringers
Glass is heated and stretched into long, thin threads.
Each stringer carries its own color, thickness, and character.
2. Building the Composition
Stringers are cut, layered, and arranged into flowing structures.
Some pieces follow geometric logic; others explore movement and rhythm.
3. Kiln‑Forming
The arranged glass is fused in the kiln.
Heat softens the stringers, allowing them to merge into a single surface while preserving their internal lines.
4. Shaping and Cold‑Working
After the first firing, the piece may be:
5. Final Forming
The glass is placed into or over a mold and heated again, allowing it to take its final shape --
a plate, vessel, or sculptural form.
The result is glass with layered color, internal motion, and engineered clarity.
Irina’s Process — Painterly Glass & Color Flow
Irina works with pure glass, glass paints and frits, and heat‑driven color movement.
Her pieces feel soft, atmospheric, and intuitive — like watercolor shaped by fire.
1. Preparing the Base Glass
Irina begins with sheets of transparent or opalescent glass, choosing colors that will interact beautifully in the kiln.
2. Painting with Glass
Using glass paints, powders, and frits, she creates:
3. Heatwork & Color Flow
In the kiln, the paints melt into the glass, creating organic patterns that cannot be achieved with cold materials.
4. Shaping the Piece
After fusing, the glass is slumped into its final form - a plate, bowl, or decorative object with a gentle, flowing character.
Irina’s work brings softness, emotion, and atmosphere to the studio’s voice.
Shared Techniques & Studio Tools
Although our artistic languages differ, we share the same foundation of fused‑glass craftsmanship. We always discuss how to make our works better, what color combinations to choose, what shape is the best, what technique to use to reach a desired result.
Our studio uses:
Why Our Process Matters
Fused glass is more than melting glass together.
It is:
This is why our work looks the way it does — alive in light, rich in detail, and unmistakably ours.
Fyodor’s work is rooted in engineering discipline and optical intuition.
He creates compositions using hand‑pulled glass stringers — thin rods of colored glass that behave like lines of light.
1. Pulling the Stringers
Glass is heated and stretched into long, thin threads.
Each stringer carries its own color, thickness, and character.
2. Building the Composition
Stringers are cut, layered, and arranged into flowing structures.
Some pieces follow geometric logic; others explore movement and rhythm.
3. Kiln‑Forming
The arranged glass is fused in the kiln.
Heat softens the stringers, allowing them to merge into a single surface while preserving their internal lines.
4. Shaping and Cold‑Working
After the first firing, the piece may be:
- cut
- ground
- sanded
- polished
5. Final Forming
The glass is placed into or over a mold and heated again, allowing it to take its final shape --
a plate, vessel, or sculptural form.
The result is glass with layered color, internal motion, and engineered clarity.
Irina’s Process — Painterly Glass & Color Flow
Irina works with pure glass, glass paints and frits, and heat‑driven color movement.
Her pieces feel soft, atmospheric, and intuitive — like watercolor shaped by fire.
1. Preparing the Base Glass
Irina begins with sheets of transparent or opalescent glass, choosing colors that will interact beautifully in the kiln.
2. Painting with Glass
Using glass paints, powders, and frits, she creates:
- color washes
- gradients
- soft transitions
- painterly textures
3. Heatwork & Color Flow
In the kiln, the paints melt into the glass, creating organic patterns that cannot be achieved with cold materials.
4. Shaping the Piece
After fusing, the glass is slumped into its final form - a plate, bowl, or decorative object with a gentle, flowing character.
Irina’s work brings softness, emotion, and atmosphere to the studio’s voice.
Shared Techniques & Studio Tools
Although our artistic languages differ, we share the same foundation of fused‑glass craftsmanship. We always discuss how to make our works better, what color combinations to choose, what shape is the best, what technique to use to reach a desired result.
Our studio uses:
- multiple kilns
- wet saws
- grinders and sanders
- a sandblaster
- glass cutting systems and cold‑working tools
- molds for slumping and draping
Why Our Process Matters
Fused glass is more than melting glass together.
It is:
- heatwork
- timing
- structure
- intuition
- color logic
- engineering
- patience
This is why our work looks the way it does — alive in light, rich in detail, and unmistakably ours.
Beyond Artworks
Games of Colors Studio also creates:
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- stringers and murrine for fellow fusers
- books and video courses for artists who want to learn fused‑glass techniques
- custom pieces designed to match your colors, space, and style
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Our Philosophy
We believe that glass is more than material.
It is light, color, rhythm, and emotion.
It is engineering and intuition working together.
It is a craft that rewards patience and precision.
And it is a joy to share our work with you.
Bring the Games of Colors into your home.
It is light, color, rhythm, and emotion.
It is engineering and intuition working together.
It is a craft that rewards patience and precision.
And it is a joy to share our work with you.
Bring the Games of Colors into your home.