Sandstone / Blown Glass Vases

Various Work - 2021

A study in material and form lead to this combination of natural stone and glass blown cylinders.

These two materials were ultimately chosen due to their characteristics that both differ and relate when looking at mineral composition, surface finish, form, and color

Process

The sandstone was sourced in central Utah and cut into rectangular segments using a large stone saw.

The glass cylinders were each blown by hand in partnership with KEEP Brooklyn.

The stones were CNC drilled at specific depths and diameters to house the coordinating glass.

inspiration imagery

REFERENCES FOR FORM, MATERIAL COMBINATIONS, AND CONSTRUCTION METHODS. DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS INCLUDING MAX LAMB, STUDIO UNRAVEL, SABINE MARCELLIS, RONAN AND erwan bouroullec.

sandstone

3" x 3" lengths of sandstone were cut and then broken at various heights.

tinted glass frit

USED TO COLOR CLEAR GLASS. SIZE RANGES FROM 1MM - 5MM. THIS ochre COLORATION WAS CHOSEN AS THE BEST COORDINATING COLOR AFTER MULTIPLE ROUNDS OF SAMPLING.

sandstone bases

series of 5 sandstone bases, each with a unique height and natural coloration.

glass cylinders

series of 5 cylinders, each with a unique diameter, height, and coloration.