Blown vase thingy

Pat from Canvey · September 02, 2009, 04:28:12 PM

Part of it's beauty is that it's not a regular form but looks more organic. I think you should think again about selling. My mother and I bought some so called seconds many years (about 35 years in fact) ago from a glass studio in Malta and I still have them on display, they look so good. Barleylands Glass Studio is about 10 miles from me and you may be interested in this short video,
http://www.barleylandsglassworks.co.uk/film.php
I don't know whether they do any teaching and it's a bit far for you to come to Essex. They do the Ashes into Glass Memorials too.

Kaz · September 02, 2009, 05:23:07 PM

It's a fab piece and looks good enough to sell to me. It's a handcrafted item!
Kazx

turnedlight · September 02, 2009, 05:37:19 PM

That's lovely, don't play it down - I'd be so proud!

Chameleon · September 02, 2009, 06:28:28 PM

well done Sean

i love the wiggley blue bits great effect

Linz · September 02, 2009, 07:13:47 PM

That's incredible! Is there no end to your talent?!! And all the more impressive that you're teaching yourself the techniques. Fantastic piece!

sea-thistle · September 02, 2009, 07:45:30 PM

Barleyland Glassworks, travel the country demonstrating at Country Craft Fairs. They usually attend Sandringham House and I think they were at Burghley House, Stamford . I have bought quite a few of their pieces of glass, they make lovely perfume bottles. It's beautiful glass!

Mand · September 02, 2009, 09:41:29 PM

Quote from: mizgeorge on September 02, 2009, 12:44:12 PM
Sean, that's awesome! How big is it?

Pwhoaar! It's gorgeous. You are clever

soulsilver · September 02, 2009, 10:42:04 PM

I have been lucky enough to see this in the flesh (and stroke it!!

) Its gorgeous!

Lloki · September 03, 2009, 08:51:50 AM

It really is a thing of great beauty

QuoteI'm chuffed 'cos I'm teaching this stuff to myself, using badly filmed youtube vids, US pipemaking forums, guesswork and swearing.

I think we must have the same instructor!
Very, very beautiful..........well done!

Dizzy Di · September 03, 2009, 09:04:43 AM

Hi Sean,
Barleylands do teach, have been looking at lessons myself and its cheaper if there are a few of you!!!!!
Also I was in the London glassblowers recently and Peter Layton invited me to watch the blowing!!!!!!!!! of glass of course!
They also have a resident lampworker that blows as well if, memory works I think he was called Bruce.
They teach and they are a really great and helpfull bunch they gave me loads of advise regarding the casting work I am doing.
try this link and have a look did you not say at Flame off you Mum lives near London maybe time for a visit.

www.londonglassblowing.co.uk/frameset.html

Good Luck

Dianne

PS What Torch are you using

Ian Pearson · September 03, 2009, 11:58:56 AM

Hey Sean, you could demo this next week at BSSG Symposium!!!!

What next ? Lathework?

See you soon

Ian

Hamilton Taylor · September 03, 2009, 12:56:58 PM

Quote from: Ian Pearson on September 03, 2009, 11:58:56 AM

What next ? Lathework?

Love to. Know where I can get a minilathe 2nd hand? Can't find one anywhere. And can't quite afford 15000 for a new one...

Ian Pearson · September 03, 2009, 01:53:39 PM

Jeremy Bolton might know or how about sticking notice up on wall next week at Beardmore? Seen that work before Sean.

Ian

fionaess · September 03, 2009, 02:53:58 PM

beautiful Sean - obviously you are a man of many parts

And I agree - it's good enough to sell......

bluefairy · September 03, 2009, 03:47:09 PM

Well, all I can say is.........PHWOOOOAARRRRRRRRRR.

I'll have it if you don't want it