The Art Of Glass

Many of today's artists who love working with glass have neither the space nor means to work in a large furnace environment. However, with a little space around the house it is amazing how glass work can be accomplished on the small scale.

Below are a few examples of one of a kind glass art glass beads. The details are impressive, and the small scale art is functional as wearable art, as well as displayable art. The small size also makes for easy shipping and handling.

An artist's details on a grand scale tend to leave one breathless. Some glass masters start with a drawing, others just start with a vision. Whichever method is preferred, the glass and the artist meld in the design process with results that are often unique and amazing.

Large scale glass makes a statement. There is nothing like the sparkle of a glass plate adorning a wall. One cannot help but look up to the prisms of light reflecting from a crystal and glass chandelier suspended from mid air. And I've yet to see anyone who is not tempted by food caressed by the glass bowl or plate that sets like a jewel on a table.

Below are a few examples of the magic of blown glass.

When one thinks of stained glass, usually one is reminded of a church window. Artists such as Tiffany not only utilized the medium for windows, but lamps and art, as well. The beauty of stained glass is the art of painting with glass. Below are unique examples of stained glass items available on eBay.

Some artists use glass as subjects for their canvas, others use glass as their canvas. Below are a few examples of the fine art of hand painted glass.

Lead crystal is actually lead glass cut by machine or glass to a refined finish. The most notable artisans specializing in lead crystal products were Steuben, Waterford, Swarovski (who invented a lead glass cutting machine), Bacarrat, and others. Below are a few examples of the finest.