Enjoying the view!!
These are my hand made glass waves---a concept that came to mind and I was able to bring to life a few years back and now they're in production as time permits.
With these I combine the destructive element of heavy sandcarving with the delicate process of high heating.
My waves start as flat glass which I first create the textures and contours then slowly heat the glass to around 1300 degrees where it reaches a softened state and is bendable.
Many waves get a single heating session which is around 15 hours for heating and cooling and some get a second round of heating and that is how I get the greater pitch of a barreling type wave.
These are a lot of fun to create because I'm never certain how they'll turn out, and surprises are often! And just like in nature, no two waves are ever alike and each has it's own personality!!
Also, not every wave actually comes to life---glass is quite temperamental and adding the abuse of carvings with extreme heat puts the glass under great stress...all too often the glass cracks while heating up.
But if you have a passion for waves and the ocean(like I do), you're sure to enjoy these!
With these I combine the destructive element of heavy sandcarving with the delicate process of high heating.
My waves start as flat glass which I first create the textures and contours then slowly heat the glass to around 1300 degrees where it reaches a softened state and is bendable.
Many waves get a single heating session which is around 15 hours for heating and cooling and some get a second round of heating and that is how I get the greater pitch of a barreling type wave.
These are a lot of fun to create because I'm never certain how they'll turn out, and surprises are often! And just like in nature, no two waves are ever alike and each has it's own personality!!
Also, not every wave actually comes to life---glass is quite temperamental and adding the abuse of carvings with extreme heat puts the glass under great stress...all too often the glass cracks while heating up.
But if you have a passion for waves and the ocean(like I do), you're sure to enjoy these!
On this page you will find images of selected waves, some sold, some available. I can't show every wave since I make these as often as possible and stock can grow or shrink quickly.
If you're interested in a wave specify which one and I can let you know what I have in stock or, purchase a wave at a specified price and you'll receive a wave that is sure to please! Prices vary upon size, single and double heating sessions, and/or any other treatments given to the wave(extra colors, carved images, text, etc.) What a customer said after receiving a wave bought online...Kyle captures the thrust of the ocean in this powerful piece of glass. My husband loves the ocean so this will be his birthday present--now he can visit the sea anytime he desires. Thanx for a great piece of art!
And another.... "so incredibly beautiful-brought tears to my eyes A+++ artist , rare talent". Wow! Comments like those make me feel great!! |
Work being done to WAVES page
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Award and Trophy waves
Waves make great awards and trophies. A plaque can be added, text can also be sandblasted onto the glass base or even onto the face of a custom made wave.
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