Created with murrini (glass tiles) I made to replicate a ripple effect inspired by traditional Japanese textile patterns and scientific experiments done with rhythm in a wave pool. Each ripple has a small bubble at the center. You tell me what that means to you. 10 x 10 x 26cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

24 x 24 x 10cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

20 x 20 x 5.5cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

30 x 30 x 6.5cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

8 x 10 x 38cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

Created with murrini (glass tiles) I made to replicate a ripple effect inspired by traditional Japanese textile patterns and scientific experiments done with rhythm in a wave pool. Each ripple has a small bubble at the center. You tell me what that means to you. 8.5 x 8.5 x 26cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

8 x 16 x 24cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

Made with weave pattern murtini (glass tiles) made to replicate the Traditional Japanese textile Seigaiha (wave) pattern. Surface engraved (batuto) with a diamond lathe. Satin/matte finish. 7.5 x 13.5 x 21cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

Pure silver and 24karat gold foil accents 8.5 x 8.5 x 20.5cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

9.6 x 9.6 x 7.5cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

9 x 9 x 7.5cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

Multiple colors are added to the base layer. After the final Gather of clear glass the piece is divided into and then twisted creating multiple layers of contrasting colors and some very elegant lines created by those layer and varied thickness of clear and colored glass. I’ll looks beautiful and casts amazing shadows in bright light. 9 x 15 x 25cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

7.5 x 7.5 x 6 cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

This piece of made up of three separate parts. The top and bottom white sections have a thin layer of silver foil which creates sparkles almost like glitter in the right light. The middle section is made up of various small triangular in circular tiles which are made specifically to create this pattern Based on a traditional Japanese and Tibetan textile or other decorative patterns inspired by stars or hemp leaves. The hemp plant was used to create strong fabric and rope in the olden days. The whole surface of the vessel has been carved with a diamond lathe to create graceful lines meandering down across the vessel giving it a sense of being made of fabric. Various thickness of the glass actually cast shadows on the opaque white layers underneath. It is finished in a satin/matte texture that hints at ether materials than the glass from which is is made. This is from my personal collection. 9 x 15 x 25cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

Sei-gai-ha traditional Japanese textile patterned tiles were made to create the lid. The base has pure silver foil embedded between layers of clear and colored glass which peeks discreetly through the lid and really shows its stuff when the lid is removed to show the contents inside. The bottom part has been finished with a satin/matte finish which shows a little of the silver without letting it be too gaudy. 7.8 x 7.8 x 7.5 cm L x W x H cm divided by 2.54 equals inches

Sei-gai-ha traditional Japanese textile patterned tiles were made to create the lid. The base has 24 karat gold foil which peeks discreetly through the lid and really shows its stuff when the lid is removed to show the contents inside. 7 x 7 x 7 cm L x W x H

COMING SOON Sake glasses with patterns based on or inspired by traditional Japanese textile patterns- in this case, inspired by hemp leaves or stars. Patterns are made with individual glass tiles that are made with clear and colored glass which are created, cut, ground, and arranged to form the pattern and body of the pieces. SIZE About 5cm (2") tall x 6-8cm (2 3/8 - 3 1/4") wide

Inspired by a beautiful cirrus cloudscape I saw while floating on the ocean one wonderful day. 10.5 x 10.5 x 23.5cm l x w x h cm divided by 2.54 = in

Inspired by a beautiful cirrus cloudscape I saw while floating on the ocean one wonderful day. 25 x 25 x 11 cm l x w x h cm divided by 2.54 = in

Inspired by a beautiful cirrus cloudscape I saw while floating on the ocean one wonderful day. 24 x 24 x 8 cm l x w x h cm divided by 2.54 = in

glass bottle pitchers created with slabs of vintage wood with lots of texture brough out by years of aging in the elements. The smooth round stoppers form a lens through which small scenes of the environment in which the bottle is placed are captured and on display for the attentive observer for a brief moment.

Mold blown vases with texture created by the charred inner surface of wooden molds purposefully created for these pieces SIZE 18 - 23 cm tall

COMING SOON Sake server with pattern based on or inspired by traditional Japanese textile patterns- in this case, inspired by hemp leaves or stars. Patterns are made with individual glass tiles that are made with clear and colored glass which are created, cut, ground, and arranged to form the pattern and body of the pieces. SIZE l x w x h 8 x 11 x 9.5cm 7 3/8" x 4 3/8" x 3 5/8"

COMING SOON Sake server with pattern based on or inspired by traditional Japanese textile patterns- in this case, inspired by hemp leaves or stars. Patterns are made with individual glass tiles that are made with clear and colored glass which are created, cut, ground, and arranged to form the pattern and body of the pieces. SIZE l x w x h 7.5 x 10 x 11cm 3" x 4" x 4 3/8"