Born in our American hot shops
How is Color Born?
Made from sand, by hand, with heart:
The best glass gifts are made by the best artisan glassblowers, in our hot shops in Washington and Montana. Scroll down to see how human hands breathe fire into light.
A Dance of Glass
Step, dip, blow, spin, trim, stamp, clamp, seal, cut, and anneal.
Explore the glassybaby hot shop process:
the color drop
In a molten moment, a drop of colorful glass meets a clear substrate. The two meld into one, ready to grow into a beautiful living form.
the roll
Our personalities are largely shaped before we go to preschool – a glassybaby is similar. The roll prepares a basic shape for expansion and refinement.
the mold
After a quick trip to a 2,300º furnace, the glassybaby gets some air blown into it, and then a metal mold shapes its sides into an iconic curve.
the trim
Once the glassybaby is shapely, it needs to get ready to break away from home and cool down – that means trimming off the excesses of its personality and refining an elegant upper lip.
the anneal
Over the course of a whole day, the glassybaby mellows into its mature phase, cooling down to room temperature in special ovens.
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1the color drop
In a molten moment, a drop of colorful glass meets a clear substrate. The two meld into one, ready to grow into a beautiful living form.
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2the roll
Our personalities are largely shaped before we go to preschool – a glassybaby is similar. The roll prepares a basic shape for expansion and refinement.
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3the mold
After a quick trip to a 2,300º furnace, the glassybaby gets some air blown into it, and then a metal mold shapes its sides into an iconic curve.
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4the trim
Once the glassybaby is shapely, it needs to get ready to break away from home and cool down – that means trimming off the excesses of its personality and refining an elegant upper lip.
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5the anneal
Over the course of a whole day, the glassybaby mellows into its mature phase, cooling down to room temperature in special ovens.
True “one of a kindness”
Some come out tall and lithe, some come out stout and curvaceous. Some have big feet, some have thin, eloquent lips. Each one is beautiful, in its own unique way – just like you.
Glassblower Spotlight
Meet Jeremy, a master glassblower from Seattle, honing his craft for 17 years.
Drawing inspiration from his Neah Bay Makah tribe heritage, he crafts stunning Native American-inspired pieces, including giant glass arrowheads.
When asked about his craft, Jeremy explains his desire to bring beauty into the world. He wants to experiment and experience all forms of glass art.
Jeremy's creativity and dedication to the art extends to making his own glassware and teaching classes at Seattle Glass Blowing, where his art is also showcased.
Explore more of his work on:
Etsy: (@Makahglass.com)
Instagram: (@glasslife_206, @makahglass)
TikTok: (@glasslife_206)
Meet Jeremy, a master glassblower from Seattle, honing his craft for 17 years.
Drawing inspiration from his Neah Bay Makah tribe heritage, he crafts stunning Native American-inspired pieces, including giant glass arrowheads.
When asked about his craft, Jeremy explains his desire to bring beauty into the world. He wants to experiment and experience all forms of glass art.
Jeremy's creativity and dedication to the art extends to making his own glassware and teaching classes at Seattle Glass Blowing, where his art is also showcased.
Explore more of his work on:
Etsy: (@Makahglass.com)
Instagram: (@glasslife_206, @makahglass)
TikTok: (@glasslife_206)
Watch the Dance, in Person
Our hot shops are open to visitors – come and see how the baby is made.
Find a Hot ShopFresh From the Oven
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