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This is a lucky marble that is about 2 inches in size and a wonderful charm. I start by making a four leaf clover with green and white glass into murrine. I use blue and white glass as the base, with clear glass surrounding the clover and leafs. I shape the sphere with a graphite mold into a perfect form.

you can watch video of a similar marble:

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Airfare and compensation for time.

After payment, I will send airfare confirmation, list of materials, and class syllabus. 

-John

comforting mandarin to warm the winter

This one of a kind bright orange glass starfish was hand sculpted by to capture the movement of the ocean and its currents. 

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, 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.

This beautiful marble is about 2 inches in size and captures a swirl of pink and white color spiraling in the moment. Bright shimmering pink and white glass are twisted to create a spiral form frozen in time. A graphite mold shapes the glass into a perfect sphere.

A beautiful and mysterious mermaid sits on top of a glass rock staring out into the ocean.
Completely made of sculpted glass and crafted with perfect detail. A wonderful addition to any collection that loves mermaids, the ocean and all wonderful things.

About 14.5 inches in height, 7 inches in width , and 5 inches in depth.

VARIATION FROM THE ORIGINAL PHOTO MAY APPEAR AS EACH PIECE IS ONE OF A KIND AND MADE TO ORDER.

ALLOW 1 -2 WEEKS FOR DELIVERY

This Mermaid sculpture measures w:6.25" x h:9.25"

An early sketch and attempt of a mermaid sculpture.

tossed by the waves and mermaid fantasies

The Mermaid Tail Flat Starfish is created with an aquamarine 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 Flat. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, 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.

International shipping. New Zealand.

Hand sculpted pumpkin, inspired autumn glass piece, measures 3" in diameter and is 3.5" tall.

Tip: For optimal glow, charge in direct sunlight.

Hand sculpted pumpkin, inspired autumn glass piece, measures 2.75" in diameter and is 3.25" tall.

Tip: For optimal glow, charge in direct sunlight.

Here are three of the bottles I have made.  I can create the top to fit the corks more consistently with a reamer.  The bottle on the left fits best in my opinion.

The listing is priced at 1 bottle, if you want all three then add 3  to your cart. 

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verdant, vibrant and vital

This Modern Lush Starfish is created with a rich green and white color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6” in diameter.

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

an opulent jewel of the ocean full of mystery

The Moody Opal Starfish is created with a aqua and green color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6” in diameter.

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

Includes 1 random votive.

These votives measure between 4in wide x 3.25-4in tall.

This vessel is MADE TO ORDER. Murrine design may vary. 

The vase measures about tall and 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.

Custom marble .  EMBEDDED BRAIN MARBLE 
About 2 inches in diameter.

 Shipping included in price.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

This wonderful, red in color, sculpted glass mushroom represents fungus often seen in nature and created by John Gibbons of Eureka, California. It is a red cap with a yellow colored stem, the glass base is made with cool blues and silver tones. This art glass specimen is made to sit flat on a table or shelf. John tries to capture the essence of a mushroom in nature while highlighting the properties of glass. The mushroom is created with the color pattern on the top of the fungus creating an illusion of a freshly sprouted specimen.
This beauty is 4.5 inches in height.

This wonderful, red stem in color, sculpted glass mushroom represents fungus often seen in nature and created by John Gibbons of Eureka, California. It is a bright blue and white cap with a bright red colored stem, the glass base is made with cool blues and silver tones. This art glass specimen is made to sit flat on a table or shelf. John tries to capture the essence of a mushroom in nature while highlighting the properties of glass. The mushroom is created with the color pattern on the top of the fungus creating an illusion of a freshly sprouted specimen.
This beauty is about 5 inches in height.

This wonderful, tan in color, sculpted glass mushroom represents fungus often seen in nature and created by John Gibbons of Eureka, California. It is a soft tan cap with a cream colored stem, the glass base is made with warm tan and silver tones. This art glass specimen is made to sit flat on a table or shelf. John tries to capture the essence of a mushroom in nature while highlighting the properties of glass. The mushroom is created with the color pattern on the top of the fungus creating an illusion of a freshly sprouted specimen.
This beauty is about 5 inches in height.

This vessel is made to order, please allow 1-2 weeks to recreate.

This Mushroom Jar adds a unique touch to any home decor, the jar's mushroom shape is both functional and visually appealing. Perfect for storing small items or as a standalone decorative piece, this jar is a must-have for any mushroom enthusiast.

Jar measures 5" x 3"

Hand blown glass ornaments, the perfect gift for the fungi lover in your life!

Order includes 1 glass ornament.

Mushrooms measure W: 1.75-2in H: 3-4in

This small starfish cluster is a hand-sculpted glass vase made with a lattice of starfish surrounding a clear glass bowl. Each starfish is hand sculpted without the use of molds, making each sculpture unique. The vibrant colors draw you into the depths, while the thick layer of clear glass make the starfish appear as though they have just been pulled out of the ocean. 

This is an extra small Starfish Cluster made with extra small starfish. Compare to the next size up in the last picture.

It measures about 5 1/2 inches wide x 6 1/2 inches tall. Made to order. Allow for a 2-3 weeks to be recreated.

Includes 1 votive.

These blue votives measure about 2.75 inches tall by 4 inches wide. 

They are very thick glass. And the ribs on the votive are created by putting the molten bubble into a mold. Then the bubble is broken off the blowpipe and the hole in the top is opened up.

These could also be used as small bud vases.

*They don't fit a standard votive candle.

A unique vase blown to perfection by John. Glass is stretched and pulled to create murrine pieces of glass, that then are fused, blown and sculpted into this wonderful piece. The murrine reminds us of the eyes of the ocean and it’s mysterious ways. Each glass window embraces another color and a portal for imagination. A beautiful addition to any home decor.

This hand blown glass octopus is an earthy amethyst tone speckled with smokey blue and copper. It measures about 10 inches wide and 8 inches tall with sinister eyes.

This Octopus Vessel measures w:14.5" x h:12.25"

This odd vessel is part of John's Octopus Tug-O-War series. First he sculpted the two octopus and kept them in a 900 degrees oven, then created the vessel, and pulled out the two octopus, sticking them to the sides of the gooey molten bubble.

This item is currently out of stock and made to order. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for recreating.

This pair of dueling octopus is struggling to rip open a footed aqua blue blown glass bubble. John heated the vessel's top opening to make it appear that the octopus' legs are pulling it apart. The color of this octopus pair is a speckled magenta. 

It measures about 20" wide x 8" height x 7" deep. 

The Octopus Tug-of-War sculpture is a combination of three separate pieces of glass, fused together with a 5,000 degree torch. This sculpture requires the assistance of two highly skilled glass artists to create. First, John sculpts each octopus and then puts it in a holding oven with the help of an assistant. Simultaneously, his other assistant is gathering the glass and blowing the vessel. John finishes the vessel, then takes the octopus out of the oven and reheats it to a precise temperature. The octopus gets so hot that the legs flop around, so he has to attach it to the vessel quickly, fusing each leg with a 5,000 degree torch. 

I made this oil lamp after seeing a picture of one that was discovered on the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Egypt. Supposedly it was thousands of years old!

I also liked the form of the lamp; I never see it in glass. The lid of this piece is fused on so it does not come off. This is not a functioning oil lamp, but a decorative piece for an eclectic decor.

The piece measures about 8” tall and 11.5” wide.

*This piece has cracks, please refer to photos.

Hand sculpted pumpkin, inspired autumn glass piece, measures 6" in diameter and is 6.25” tall.

Hand blown glass ornaments, perfect for the holidays!

Order includes 1 glass ornament.

This hand blown glass vase was created by layering several colors to create an earthy green, and then blowing the molten bubble into a bronze mold. The mold separates the color, trapping a clear bubble in the center. This creates the illusion of eyespots, similar to the tail feather of a peacock. In each eyespot there is a clear bubble that magnifies the pattern on the other side of the vase.

This vases measures about 12.25 inches tall and about 5.25 inches wide.