Everything Going

As a follow up to my last post I am writing to express my gratitude for everything working out in favor of the glass. I was able to manage making the cups and had fun while doing it!

Glass blowing is something not a lot of people get exposed to on a regular basis. So when folks hear that I blow glass they react with an astonished expression like, oh wow do you get burnt a lot. I tell people that I’m very lucky. I was exposed to glass blowing at a time in life when I could be open enough to absorb years of knowledge from master craftsmen in the city where I lived. There is a secrecy to it that has intrigued people over the years. I know i’ve been intrigued for two decades. The magical alchemy of sand, minerals, and fire - has both mystified and charmed glass aficionados for centuries. It has never been easy. Years ago it took an intense apprenticeship to learn anything. Whats more is, if you are one of the lucky ones to study/work under a skilled glass artist - thats only half the battle. There is still a ton of social networking and self promotion that needs to happen in order to break into the consumer market. Glass artists are not easily accepted by galleries and artist boutiques. Knowing how to make a vase or a cup or even a goblet is not enough these days. Art glass has to live up to its name sake and be dazzling, creative, and be amazing.

I will definitely revisit this topic about the allure of glass blowing and the beautiful object that must be created out of sand and fire.