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Swiss Artist Simon Berger Crafts Ethereal Portraits from Shattered Glass

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Swiss artist Simon Berger creates stunning glass portraits by transforming the act of shattering glass into an art form. Continue reading »

Artist Alex Bernstein Creates Suerb Glass Sculptures

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Award-winning glass artist Alex Gabriel Bernstein painstakingly casts, sculpts, and polishes glass to create sculptures that are mesmerizing. His use of color, form, and light interaction creates works that provide viewers with an amazing experience. Continue reading »

Photographer Misha Burlatsky Uses 1851 Technology to Capture Portraits on Glass

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Born into a family of an opera singer in Moscow in 1958, Misha Burlatsky embarked on a diverse life journey. Continue reading »

Ukrainian Artis Made A Spider Figurine: Across The Glass-Verse

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According to Nikita Drachuk, a Ukrainian craftsman: “In the world of collectibles, the fusion of artistry and fandom often gives rise to extraordinary creations. Such is the case with the captivating glass spider figurine inspired by the beloved cartoon “Spider-Man: Across the Universe.” This exquisite piece pays homage to the iconic superhero while showcasing the intricate artistry of glass craftsmanship. Continue reading »

Reimagining American Pressed Glass: The Sculptural Works of Amber Cowan

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Glass is the main material that Amber Cowan uses to create her sculptures. She has over fifteen years of experience in working with glass and holds an MFA in Glass/Ceramics from Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia and a BFA in 3-Dimensional Design with a focus on Glass from Salisbury University. Continue reading »

Artist Creates A Whimsical Tiny Glass Balloon Dog Figurines

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Introducing a new addition to the assortment of glass figurines, a colorful and unique glass balloon dog figurine! The artist, Nikita Drachuk, is thrilled to share his new creation that is sure to brighten any room or desk. Continue reading »

Beautiful Miniature Glass Sculptures by Kiva Ford

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Kiva Ford’s passion for glass stems from his college degree in Scientific Glassblowing. Throughout his career, he has gained expertise in creating intricate glass instruments for scientific use, collaborating with researchers at prestigious institutions across the United States. His technical skills have earned him numerous accolades from the American Scientific Glassblowers Society. Continue reading »

Inflatables: A Collection of Beautiful Glass Objects Made by Matthew Szösz

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The Inflatables series is a collection of glass objects made by Matthew Szösz in which the artist and designer presents an innovative technique of working with glass. Continue reading »

Romanian Artist Makes Detailed Paintings On Glass, And Here Are So Tiny Cool

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Acccording to Silvia Popescu: “Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drink your wine while an octopus was staring at you? I did, so I made it happen! Continue reading »

Artist Creates Segmented Glass Sculptures Inspired By The Cell Division

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Illinois-based artist Jiyong Lee creates segmented glass sculptures inspired by the cell division. He is fascinated with studies of the cell cycle, from the division to becoming a complete being, and creates these sculptures as a kind of tribute. Continue reading »

An Ukrainian Artist Creates Handmade Blown Glass Creatures

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Glass in his hands is as plastic as clay; gracefully transparent, and conveys the finest nuances of the structure of all kinds of insects. You can admire the delicate glass creatures. Continue reading »

Uranium Glass – Collectible Radioactive Glassware From a Bygone Era


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Believe it or not, there was once a time when people exposed themselves to harmful levels of radiation to create uranium glass – detailed, fluorescent glassware that glowed a radioactive green under black light. Some antique collectors still live with them in their homes today. Continue reading »

Taiwanese Shop Owner Installed A Glass Ceiling For His Cats And Now They Won’t Stop Staring At Him

If you have a cat, consider yourself under constant surveillance. Cats are not only extremely cautious, but also super curious. Hence, it is natural for them to always be in places where they can observe everything all the time in peace.

Like behind a glass ceiling, for example. Yep, we may not have the original ceiling cat any more, but it as a concept lives on in other iterations of ceilings and cats mashed up to fascinate the internet.

So, Taiwanese Twitter user @SCMcrocodile recently tweeted some pictures of his friend’s shop that has recently undergone some ceiling modifications to include glass tiles for casual feline spectators. Continue reading »

Santa Wants to Keep You and His Friends at The North Pole Safe This Christmas so He’s Wearing a Mask

Santa is an iconic symbol of Christmas, and that’s why Santa Christmas ornaments have become so popular. Santa Claus ornaments come in many shapes and sizes, but all of them capture the jolly round personality of the character we all associate with snow, reindeer and presents. Old World Christmas has a large collection, and you won’t want to miss these glass Santa ornaments this Ho-Ho-Holiday! Continue reading »

Dumbbell Beer Glass, Work Out While Enjoying A Brew

Are you tired of your drinking habit getting in the way of bicep day? Have you ever dreamt of getting ripped while you’re getting ripped? Continue reading »

UK Artist Unveils COVID-19 Glass Sculpture, One Million Times The Size Of The Virus

Acclaimed artist Luke Jerram (previously) has unveiled a glass sculpture of COVID-19 in tribute to all the hardworking medical staff and scientists. Continue reading »

Spread Love, Joy and Beauty: Ukrainian Painter Beautifully Decorates Glassware

Vita is a Kyiv, Ukraine-based glass painter enthusiast who is passionate about decorating teapots, mugs, and plates using heat-set paint. Better known as vitraaze on social media, the artist’s Etsy store features more than 500 unique and colorful items. With her beautiful pieces, the artist wants to spread love, joy, and beauty. Continue reading »

Artist Smashes Glass Storefront With A Hammer And Creates Amazing Art

Simon Berger is an artist who recently chose a rather non-traditional medium for his art. Instead of using paper and pen, the artist chose something more extreme – a glass storefront and a hammer. And no, the Simon did not break open the glass storefront to steal some art supplies. The glass was his canvas and the hammer was his brush. Continue reading »

Designer Duncan Shotton Creates A Miniature Swimming Pool Drinking Glass

British designer Duncan Shotton (previously) introduces his next everyday object: A miniature swimming pool drinking glass. A minimal design with a little touch of lovelyness, to give you the positive feeling that comes with summertime, all year round. Continue reading »

Glass And Concrete Sculptures By Self-Taught Artist Ben Young

New Zealand born and Sydney based sculptor Ben Young, is a self-taught artist who has been making glass sculptures for over 10 years. Continue reading »

Limited Edition Of The Daft Punk Glass Ornaments For Your Christmas Tree

The Limited Edition 2017 Glass Xmas Ornaments, inspired by the Daft Punk Discovery era robot helmets, are glass blown from hand sculpted forms and electroplated in gold and silver lacquer. Continue reading »

Molten Glass Is Hand Blown Into These Wood Pieces To Make Contemporary Sculptures

Scott Slagerman has always been captivated by glass – how it is transformed from a fragile, yet unyielding solid state to molten fluidity and back again; and how this mutable substance, though a process that is both delicate and dangerous, can create objects both essential and esoteric. He is fascinated by the role that glass plays in architecture, as well as in the everyday objects that we find around us. Continue reading »

Artist Richard Satava Creates Fantastic Glass Jellyfish Sculptures

Something resembling glass vases with jellyfish inside creates glass artist Richard Satava. He has an amazing skill to create such realistic jellyfish. Continue reading »

Spray Painting Multiple Layers Of Acrylic Glass

Street artist Sofles has gained international recognition for his incredible work with a spray can. In an ongoing series of works, Sofles spray paints multiple layers of acrylic glass. When viewed straight on it looks like a single canvas but a few steps in any direction and you get a sense for the multiple layers involved in each piece. Continue reading »

Transparent Heart-Stopping Glass Sky Slide Starts Trial Runs In North China

A transparent slide located in the Dayudu Yellow River Scenic Area, northern China’s Shanxi Province, is definitely a daredevil’s game. Continue reading »