These vases were inspired by aquatic forms. Hot glass reacts very much like thick honey to gravity, having a very organic shape when not being manipulated. Using this natural movement, I blew the glass into a mold made out of rocks, and then shaped the vase with a brick, paddle and other large rocks I found by Lake Michigan. Below are just a couple of my favorites that I have made.

Clear glass with sea green(reduced) frit


Clear glass with fine champagne frit

Clear glass with teal frit and thinly pulled white rods

Clear glass with sea green and brown frit

Clear glass with sea green frit (reduced), orange, green and white thinly pulled rods