How I Got Started

How I Got Started

"It all began with one plate, which featured my own hand drawn art of 2 pears which I then applied to a clear glass plate and transformed with a rich crackle effect.  I had literally spent the next 5 years prior, mastering this finicky technique and realized, “Hey, this could maybe be a little business I could do!” Over the years I've become referred to as the "plate lady" and am now renown for this rich look to my pieces.  With the encouragement from a dear friend, I showed this particular plate, "a one of a kind" piece, to two people in particular.  That got the ball rolling...and so it began. First with my own art and evolving into the Glass Treasures most know me for now.

My very first plate featuring my own original colored pencil artwork of two pears.

In 2001, I decided very carefully for the right name and then made it official.  My business was ready, and that is how "Glass Treasures by Bonnie Saunders" began! 

I enjoy the tricky transformation process as it is something that took a long time to master, therefore I make sure that each pieces gets signed once completed.