Vessels

This beautiful vase is inspired by the washed up glass that shows up on the shoreline of Northern California. Sea Glass mixes in the sand after being tumbled by the ocean over time, giving the material a smooth texture that is treasured by beach goers.
Using classic glass making methods, murrini is pulled, cut and formed into a gorgeous and classic vase. Measuring about 8 inches in height and 4 inches wide.

Made to order.

Measures 9in x 9in. This vessel is a transparent aqua with a scattered pattern of smokey silver blue streaks, the top of the opening is about 3.5in.

 

This hand-blown glass vase was created by rolling colorful glass rods on to a bubble of molten glass and then twisting the bubble into a rainbow spiral. The vase is then blown and shaped by hand. This vase measures about 8.25 inches tall and 8inches wide.

I was inspired by my daughter when she was 3 to make a rainbow spiral cup for her. She asked me many times and I finally made it for her. Once I saw how beautiful the pattern was I had to make it in a variety of shapes. Collect them all!

This Small Anemone Vase 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 6 1/2" height and 3 1/2" 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 Vase is made to order, please allow 1 to 2 weeks to be recreated.

 

The “Jade Vortex” is created by first rolling up jade green rods of glass over a bubble and then twisting the bubble to make a spiral of green and clear in between. Then, by poking a hole in the side of the bubble and placing a new blow pipe in the hole, the bubble is turned so that the spiral is on the side of the glass and not the bottom. The bubble is blown out and flattened with large thick cork paddles. Once the bubble has cooled the bottom is flattened, another metal rod with a little bit of glass on the end is attached to the bottom of the bubble, and the glass is broken off the blow pipe. The neck is stretched out by heating it in a 2000 degree oven. When the vase is finished, it is put into an oven to cool slowly overnight to room temperature.

Dimensions: 15.5″H, 7.5″W, 2.75″D

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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.

Inspired by sea urchins, this blown glass orb vase has a multilayered diamond pattern in shades of blue and green—the perfect home for a colorful starfish and a cluster of murrini barnacles.

It measures about 7 1/2" width by 4" height.

The "Rainbow Drop" blown glass vase is an optical rainbow vessel comprised of two opposing spirals of color. 

This glass vessel was created by first rolling up colorful rods of glass over a bubble and then poking a hole in the side of the bubble and placing a new blow pipe in the hole. Turning the bubble causes the spiral to go from the bottom to the side. Then the bubble is blown out and flattened with large thick cork paddles.  Finally, the glass is heated and the neck stretched out.

It measures about 7.5" width x 2.5" depth x 14" height.

 

The pictures are a representation of what will be shipped.

Hand blown glass vase. This vase measures about 14 inches tall x  6 inches wide.

This vase is made by layering, certain colors on top of each other and then putting the vase into a mold. The mold creates a diamond pattern on the vase and separates the colors, revealing the layers beneath. The clear lenses in the center of the diamond draw you into the depths of the vase. I call this color combination tide pool green. This is a one of a kind piece.

This vase was designed and crafted by me, John Gibbons, at my studio in Eureka, CA.

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This blown glass vase by John Gibbons is 17 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide. He developed the “Vertigo Series” after realizing the optical and dizzying effects that putting colored canes of glass in a vase can have. Walking past the vase and looking at it really brings this movement to life. It’s called moire effect and it is fun to play with.

John first pulls soup can sized blobs of colored glass into pencil thick canes that stretch across the room up to 30 feet long! The rods are then cut into 4 inch lengths and laid side by side on a ceramic kiln shelf. They are then heated, squeezed together and rolled up on to a molten bubble on the end of a blow pipe and blown and shaped into a vase.

This item come with free shipping, as does most of my glass.

The Black Vertigo Bottle is a switch-axis glass vase with spiraling black cane twisting in opposite directions. This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling the glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass and then rotating the glass bubble 90 degrees, which causes the spiral to go from the bottom to the side. 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 8” width x 4”depth x 12” height.

 
This item it temporarily out of stock. Please allow 2 weeks to be recreated. Dimensions may vary slightly.  Feel free to contact me for details or any questions you might have.

 

 

 

The Vertigo Bottle is a switch-axis glass vase with spiraling cane twisting in opposite directions. This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling the glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass and then rotating the glass bubble 90 degrees, which causes the spiral to go from the bottom to the side. Then the vase is flattened with thick cork paddles to enhance the optics of the two opposing spirals. 

It measures about 7.75” width x 12” height.

Made to Order 

This vessel is inspired by a pineapple and measures about 4 inches tall with a lid that measures about another 4 inches. Total height will be about 8 inches.

Each piece is made to order and may vary slightly from photographs. Please allow 2-3 weeks to recreate. 

This hand sculpted piece measures 6.5in tall x 6.5in wide.

This hand blown glass Starfish Urn has a blown glass lid and two aqua starfish fused to the side of the vessel.  The color of the vessel is a mixture of colors called Tide Pool Green.  It measures about 11 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide.

Please allow 2 weeks to recreate this beautiful Urn. Made to order.

The Flattened Rainbow Bottle is a switch-axis glass vase with spiraling rainbows twisting in opposite directions. This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling colorful glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass and then rotating the glass bubble 90 degrees, which causes the spiral to go from the bottom to the side. 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 10” width x 3”depth x 10” height.

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 9 inches in height and about 4 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of the ocean . When the ocean currents swirl and move you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 7.5 inches in height and about 6.5 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of the ocean . When the ocean currents swirl and move you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 8.5 inches in height and about 4.5 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of a kelp forest in the ocean. When the ocean currents swirl and move you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 10 inches in height and about 4.5 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of the ocean . When the ocean currents swirl and move you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 8 inches in height and about 6 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of a glass float attached to fishing nets. When the ocean currents swirl and move the floats you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

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.

This Small Anemone Windows Vase is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is comprised of amethyst, tide pool green and cobalt murrine that create magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed. The pattern is different on all sides of the vase. It is an original work of art.

Check out the video!

It measures about 7" in height and 3.5" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, called murrine, and arranging them in a pattern, 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. 

This vase is made with an aqua color pattern that is almost transparent, undulating across the clear glass vase, like a wave breaking in shallow waters. Check out the video!

It measures about 5 inches wide by 13 inches high.

The bottom of this vase is hand signed by John Gibbons.

 

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 5.75 inches in height and about 5.5 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of the ocean . When the ocean currents swirl and move you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, and shaped by hand in John’s studio. Hand blown glass can bring color and class to any home or office.

This one of kind vase was hand blown by glass artist John Gibbons of Eureka Ca. This piece stands about 5.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide. This piece is what will be shipped.

This is one of my latest vases in my Anemone Series. I call this piece “Jellyfish Window”. I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of over 50 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 vase measures about 5.5 inches tall and 4 inches wide.

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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.

This Spotted Aqua Vessel has an alternating pattern of seaweed-like strips of color and aqua murrine that bend around the vessel. Check out the video!

It measures 4" diameter x 8" height.

This vessel is an original work of art. 

The Jade Vase is made from blown glass with an elegant jade green color, topped with clear glass wrapped in 24 karat gold foil. This vase was inspired from a jade necklace worn by John’s Aunt, which she got in China. 

Check out the video!

It measures about 4” width x 11” height.

 

The Banded Jade Vase is a hand blown glass vase with a light jade color  pattern. This pattern is achieved by blowing the glass into a bronze mold. The mold separates the color, trapping a clear bubble in the center, creating a clear glass lens that magnifies the pattern. A band of amber is then applied to create a bold contrast to the pattern. Check out the video!

It measures about 8" height and 6" wide.

The bottom of this vase is hand signed by John Gibbons.

 

Hand blown glass vase. This vase measures about 8.5 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide.

This vase is made by layering, certain colors on top of each other and then putting the vase into a mold. The mold creates a diamond pattern on the vase and separates the colors, revealing the layers beneath. The clear lenses in the center of the diamond draw you into the depths of the vase. I call this color combination tide pool green. This is a one of a kind piece.

This vase was designed and crafted by me, John Gibbons, at my studio in Eureka, CA.

Learn more about my shipping process here: bit.ly/3qJDVbx

Hand blown glass vase. This vase measures about 8 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide.

This vase is made by layering, certain colors on top of each other and then putting the vase into a mold. The mold creates a diamond pattern on the vase and separates the colors, revealing the layers beneath. The clear lenses in the center of the diamond draw you into the depths of the vase. I call this color combination tide pool green. This is a one of a kind piece.

This vase was designed and crafted by me, John Gibbons, at my studio in Eureka, CA.

Learn more about my shipping process here: bit.ly/3qJDVbx

Hand blown glass vase measures 4.75” tall x 4” wide.

This vase, with its timeless round shape, exudes understated elegance, making it the perfect addition to any room. The clear glass allows light to flow through, giving it an airy, luminous quality, while the captivating spots of blue, purple, and earthy green murrini within the vase create an unexpected yet harmonious dance of color. These murrini accents are not just decorative—they’re thoughtfully placed to create an organic, fluid pattern, as if the glass were telling a quiet story with each piece. The combination of colors evokes both sophistication and warmth, making this vase not only a beautiful decorative piece but also an expression of artistry and refinement.

It’s perfect for holding fresh flowers, or even standing alone as a piece of art. Its classic shape and subtle yet striking colors make it a versatile, timeless gift—ideal for someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship and the beauty of hand-blown glass. Bring home this vase, and it will forever infuse your home with elegance, artistry, and a touch of personal flair.

One of a kind vase. You will receive the vase pictured.

Made by John Gibbons in Eureka, California.

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.

These are hand blown blue glass cups, both with clinging starfish on their sides. The cups measure about 3.5” x 3.25-3.5”.

This order comes with two cups.

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