Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Furnace Glass Vases

Connie and I spent Saturday afternoon trying out a new furnace glass project at Sonoran Glass Art Academy. We made two vases each.

Our mission was to try this adventure and see whether it would fit in with our annual Blow Your Own Ball
party.

Although making vases turned out to be too time-intensive for our large group in November, Connie and I had a grand time. I picked up my vases yesterday and am so tickled with the results.


Photo by Dub Scroggin

I chose a classic shape with a twisted spiral for the first vase. Although you could choose a variety of different colors, I opted for green for both projects.


Photo by Dub Scroggin

My second vase was a simple cylindrical shape.

20 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow, June, your glasswork is absolutely gorgeous!

rohanknitter said...

Wow, those are amazing!!! That looks like a really interesting thing to try.

Rosie's Whimsy said...

They are beautiful June! :-) Rosie

Yummers! said...

You just blew me away... they are gorgeous!! I can't believe you made those. Although I do remember the photos of you making ornaments or something once before, Well... applause to you June. You are sooooo accomplished!!
Hugs,
Joni

Piecake said...

Just lovely. That is a very cool idea and the link to the Blow Your Own Ball party had some great pictures too. I'm going to have to search for an opportunity to try out glass blowing in my area. Thanks for the inspiration!

* elizabeth * said...

those are fantastic! wonderfulwork!

Ali said...

Ooh how fab! That is something I have always wanted to have a go at.

Anonymous said...

:::GASP::: they are gorgeous, absolutely beautiful. A treasure for always.

Hugs!!!

Alison Gibbs said...

They are beautiful.
Alison

ohiofarmgirl said...

These are truly a treasure...how wonderful. Diantha

a pink-bee said...

Your talent is AMAZING! What beautiful vases~Junie !
crystal :)

Kristi said...

Both are beautiful!!

Me and Him said...

Wow, they look awesome. My favourite is the spiral twist.

Kristie said...

They're gorgeous, June.

Rosemary said...

Really pretty Junie!!
You are amazing!
Rosemary

Mom IsAmagpie said...

Your talent never ceases to amaze me. Oh my gosh, those are absolutely amazing!

Mrs.Kwitty said...

Wow--you made THOSE??!! JunieMoon-- I am beyond impressed with your crafty skills!!

*bows to the queen*

Smiles, Karen

Saucy said...

Your glasswork gets more and more sophisticated as I can see your skill growing right before our eyes! You are such a talent! I am humbled to have one of your lovely pieces hanging right above the new bureau Veto brought me.

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

Hi June,

What a wonderful craft resource to have nearby! They are both beautiful vases!
I enjoyed looking at the ornaments you made at your last BYOB party too!

Hugs, Pat

Thimbleanna said...

Wow June! You're so creative and talented -- these are just beautiful!!!