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Stiletto Pods

These pods are inspired by sharp and soft things, both of which are relevant in the glass environment.  I wanted to contrast the sharpness of the spikes with the softness of the etched surfaces.  Ultimately, i think we ventured into a new realm with these objects.  Click here to see results of these experiments. 

Bubble Millefiori Cups

Less is More.  I've developed these new cups after a trip to the glassblowing island of Murano in Venice, Italy.  Essentially they are a simplified cup, wine glass or tumbler, decorated with delicate millefiori chips that look like little flowers.  There is no overall color, but i have incorporated baking soda bubbles to give the flowers some landscape but not to distract from their delicate nature.  Click here to enjoy these watery delights...

Double Walled Bowls, New in 2018!

Sometimes two walls are better than one.  Once the bubble is blown out, it is selectively heated and inhaled, creating a vessel with two walls.  Doubly strong and four times as stunning, these bowls are excellent dipping serving dishes.  Also available with gold and silver leaf interior, giving the precious inside a little bling.  Click here to check out the full selection....

Coiled Ornaments

This new series of ornaments are inspired by nature.  Twisted and wound up, these are a dazzling ornament or fan pull.  

Sun Disks

Flat Ornaments designed to let the light in.  These Sun Disks are designed to be seen with light coming through against your favorite window. 

Pods

Pushing the Pod series to the next stage of evolution...these innovative shapes are an exploration of color and form. 

Winter Harvest Bowls 

Crafted for your winter banquet.  These Bowls are made in lovely Opaline Glass and will glow in your home.  Click here to see the newest harvest...

Ornaments

Threaded Ornaments

Pods

In an attempt to bring back the cloud pods, i've made this new cluster of pods.  Heavily Decorated with Silver and Gold Lusters, these have a way of reminding us that every cloud has a silver lining...click here to view them....

Harvest Bowls

Perfect for your banquet of plenty.  These Larger bowls are blown with an opaline glass, giving a softer, more luminous color.  Click here to check out what's available...

Rocks Glasses

These Rocks Glasses are the best thing for your Bourbon.  Enjoy neat or on the rocks, but make sure you use one of these glasses.  I keep the color to the bottom half of the vessel in order to better view your libation.  Optic ridges make for a scintillating finish!
Click here to get your own...

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Wall Plates

Spun out with heat, care and centrifugal force, these round wall sculptures are delightful and exciting.
 With minimal hardware you can transform a normal wall into a stunning display of color and form.  These ornamental plates are intented to be hung from a simple picture hanger. Each plate is made with the same process as "crown glass".  Early windows were filled with these "roundels", or "bullseyes". Click here to see what we have.

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Pods

Elegant and unique.  These Pods are three-legged dynamic blown sculptures.  Inspired by medieval glassware, I take the "blow-through" technique and make it alive...click here to explore!

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Lighting

Illumination is key.  Each handblown light is finished on a punty then drilled to the specific needs of your hardware.  Whether you have track lighting, pendant hardware, or old-fashioned light fixtures, we can put glass around it and show off it's true colors.
Click here to see the Lighting page...

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Drinkware

We have many styles of cups for your many needs.  We have elaborate wine glasses and utilitarian tumblers...and everything in between!  Click here to see the Drinkware page... 

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Bowls

Eating out of handmade dishes will surely enhance your dining experience. Click here to view the different colors available...

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Florette Vases.

Fresh from the Garden of our Mind.  The Smaller Cousin of the popular Flora Vase.  This is the perfect size for your spring flowers...

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Garden Orbs

Place some color in  your personal retreat.  click here to view styles and pricing...

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Ornaments

Hanging Ornaments give color to your life.  You can hang them as holiday decor...or place them in your favorite gazing window.  

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Click here to See how this beautiful stuff was made....

My small batch studio-glass is produced in Louisville, Kentucky.  if you are interested in seeing how this stuff is made, check out the Video Page... 

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