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This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling colorful glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass. After making this vase it reminded of a circus tent, hence the name.

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It measures about 7.5” width x 15.75” height.

 

This marble is about 2.25 inches in size with a slight flaw on the surface, a tiny bubble indent. This beautiful marble was created using murrine that represents barnacles found in the ocean. I use blue and green colored glass as the base and clear glass to create a woderful underwater scene. I then use a graphite mold to shape the marble into a perfect sphere.

You can watch a video on how I created a similar marble:

https://youtu.be/59S0p_FlHTY?si=ILWU4CVhAWg3hzQt

The Amber Anemone Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The anemone are optical and change with addition of light. Check out the video!

It measures about 15" height and 7.5" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed

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*This item is currently out of stock, please allow 2 weeks after purchasing to be recreated.

Hand sculpted pumpkin, inspired autumn glass piece, measures 5.5" in diameter and is 5" tall.

Hand sculpted pumpkin, inspired autumn glass piece, measures 4" in diameter and is 5" tall.

 

Please allow one week to recreate this beautiful pumpkin. Made to order.

This hand blown glass vase is inspired by the Jack-in-the-Pulpit, a toxic English plant with a trumpet shape. The vase measures about 10 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide.

This Starfish Lamp Base has a warm glow and three clinging starfish on its sides. This base measures 12.5 inches tall by 6 inches wide. I am selling this piece as is. It does not light up but can be utilized into your own design or do it your self project. I can also plug the bottom with epoxy if you wish to use it as a vase. It can also be used as a decorative vessel on a shelf or mantle.

There is a small 1/2 inch hole in the bottom of this piece.

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This Starfish Lamp Base has a warm glow and three starfish on each lamp base. This base measures at 22.25 inches tall by 6 inches wide.

Custom colors, sizes and shapes are available, contact me if interested.

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This Starfish lighting fixture has a warm glow and three starfish clinging onto the piece. This piece is not wired to light up but can be used to create your own lighting project or it can be used as decor in the home.

Measures about 7 inches tall by 10 inches wide.

 

 

My new Amber Metallic Vase Series features a limited collection of stunning handblown glass vases with a unique metallic finish. Add a touch of elegance to any room with these expertly crafted pieces and elevate your home decor with the unique timeless beauty of this series.

Inspired by ancient Grecian vessels that were discovered in the depths of the Mediterranean Sea. Each clinging starfish, is hand sculpted with a thick layer of clear glass applied over the color, making the starfish appear wet.

This vase measures 18" tall and is 9" in diameter

*Cracked and repaired with special glass epoxy.

These Amber Starfish Lamps have a warm glow and three earthy tide pool green starfish on each lamp base. They are sold in a pair and measure 24 inches tall by 15 inches wide.

Lamps come with an LED bulb.

Inspired by sea urchins, John Gibbons' hand blown glass orbs are globular vessels with starfish and barnacles attached. This Amber Starfish Orb has a diamond pattern with a tide pool green barnacle starfish clinging to its side. 

It measures 7.5" w x 7.5" d x 4" h.

Please allow one week to recreate this beautiful orb. Made to order.

Full of movement, this hand-sculpted glass turtle swims across a flat surface with its front fins bent upwards and back fins kicking. The turtle's shell is created with a thin layer of color covered by a thick layer of clear glass, creating a wet appearance, as though it is underwater. 

It measures (5.5”x 6.5”x 2”)

Full of movement, this hand-sculpted glass turtle swims across a flat surface with its front fins bent upwards and back fins kicking. The turtle's shell is created with a thin layer of color covered by a thick layer of clear glass, creating a wet appearance, as though it is underwater. 

It measures (5.5”x 6.5”x 2”)

The Anemone Coral Reef Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. A group of sea anemones swirl up the side of the vase, surrounded by a colorful habitat of tide pool green,, amethyst, yellows and greens. The windows of the anemones are optical and change with addition of light.

Check out the video!

It measures about 12" height and 5" in diameter.

The Anemone Coral Reef Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. A group of sea anemones swirl up the side of the vase, surrounded by a colorful habitat of tide pool green, amethyst, bright greens and aqua blues. The center of the anemone acts like a lens and magnifies the other side of the vase. It acts like a window to a secret underwater world.  

Check out the video!

It measures about 9" height and 6" in diameter.

The vase measures about 11.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide.

I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of small colorful pieces that I make called murrine. Murrine are created by layering colored glass from the center outward. This layering of colors created a molten piece of glass about the size of a soup can that I stretch across the studio to create a 1/2 to 3/4 inch rod. We then put the rods in the annealing oven to cool over night. The next day we slice the rods onto 1/4 inch wafers that get laid out on a ceramic kiln shelf into a mosaic like arrangement. The wafers are heated and fused together into a rectangular piece of glass. A blowpipe is then rolled along the edge and the flat sheet of glass turns into a cylinder. The bottom gets closed off and now there is a bubble of glass on the end of my blow pipe. Three layers of molten clear and gathered onto the bubble and it is blown and shaped with the help of my assistant into the vase pictured.

This is one of my latest vases in my Anemone Series. I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of small colorful pieces that I make called murrine. Murrine are created by layering colored glass from the center outward. This layering of colors created a molten piece of glass about the size of a soup can that I stretch across the studio to create a 1/2 to 3/4 inch rod. We then put the rods in the annealing oven to cool over night. The next day we slice the rods onto 1/4 inch wafers that get laid out on a ceramic kiln shelf into a mosaic like arrangement. The wafers are heated and fused together into a rectangular piece of glass. A blowpipe is then rolled along the edge and the flat sheet of glass turns into a cylinder. The bottom gets closed off and now there is a bubble of glass on the end of my blow pipe. Layers of molten clear are gathered onto the bubble and it is blown and shaped with the help of my assistant into the vase pictured.

The vase measures about 9 inches tall and 5.75 inches wide.

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. Check out the video!

It measures about 13" height and 7" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

*This item is currently out of stock, please allow 2 weeks after purchasing to be recreated.

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. 

It measures about 10.5" height and 7" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

 

Watch the video in the link below to see how I make these murrine vases.

https://youtu.be/PLV-KSe0II4

 

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. 

It measures about 17.25" height and 7.5" width.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

 
Watch how I make these types of murrine vases in the link below.

https://youtu.be/PLV-KSe0II4

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. 

It measures about 16.5" height and 8.75" width.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

 
Watch how I make these types of murrine vases in the link below.

https://youtu.be/PLV-KSe0II4

This is one of my latest vases in my Anemone Series. I call this piece Tide Pool Anemone Vase. I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of over 100 small colorful pieces that I make called murrine. Murrine are created by layering colored glass from the center outward. This layering of colors created a molten piece of glass about the size of a soup can that I stretch across the studio to create a 1/2 to 3/4 inch rod. We then put the rods in the annealing oven to cool over night. The next day we slice the rods onto 1/4 inch wafers that get laid out on a ceramic kiln shelf into a mosaic like arrangement. The wafers are heated and fused together into a rectangular piece of glass. A blowpipe is then rolled along the edge and the flat sheet of glass turns into a cylinder. The bottom gets closed off and now there is a bubble of glass on the end of my blow pipe.

Three layers of molten clear and gathered onto the bubble and it is blown and shaped with the help of my assistant into the vase pictured.

Check out the video on how I make Murrine Vases below

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PLV-KSe0II4

The vases measures about 11 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide.

This hand blown glass spiral bowl is a bright aqua and pale green with a hint of sparkle in it. The bowl measures 10 inches wide and 5 inches tall. John signed the bottom of this one of a kind piece.

This hand blown glass spiral bowl is a bright aqua and white. The bowl measures 8 inches wide and 4 inches tall. John signed the bottom of this one of a kind piece. Made to order.

Hand blown Dichroic Galaxy glass marble. This medium-sized marble is made by using aqua and white colored glass, and then adding a layer of green magenta blue dichroic glass to give it a pink shimmer. It is inspired by a spiral galaxies which contain billions of stars, gas and dust. When the glass is hot, the color and dichroic are twisted and the marble is shaped into a sphere by using a graphite mold.

Check out the video!

Approximately 2 inches in diameter.

 

Please allow one week to recreate this beautiful marble. Made to order.

The Starfish Votive is a handmade glass candle holder, made with three starfish clinging to the sides of the clear glass base. It fits standard tea lights, electronic or real candles. 

This Starfish Votive is made of three stars, in the vibrant complimentary colors of aqua, teal and lime green. It is a bright addition to your coastal decor.

It measures about 5"wide x 5" depth x 4.5" height.

*This item is made to order, please allow 1-2 weeks after purchasing to be recreated.

Sculpted mushrooms seen often in Humboldt county, California.

Measures: 3” x 3.25”

This hand blown glass octopus is an electric blue speckled with a deep purple. It measures about 8.5 inches wide and 6 inches tall with sinister eyes.

rippling aqua echoes in veiled beige

• The Aqua Sahara Starfish is created with a beige and aqua color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.
• Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.
• Images are of Creeping. When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.
• It is about 5" in diameter.

• Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

The Aqua Silver Vertigo Vase has spiraling aqua silver cane twisting in one direction. This creates a shuttering, or vertigo, effect. This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling aqua silver glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass and then twisting the bubble into shape. Then the vase is flattened with thick cork paddles to enhance the optics of the two opposing spirals. 

Check out the video!

It measures about 6” width x 3”depth x 22” height.