Glass Forest Glassworks is a one person studio dedicated to creating one of a kind flame worked pieces that are sculpted & spun by hand , using no molds or presses & taking no short cuts , using only my breath, a knife & the chemistry of the flame to bring the glass to life.
Within the Glass Forest the work is guided by a deep respect for nature and the quite intelligence within its systems. Each piece carries that influence. We also partner with artisanal mushroom growers & extractors, reflecting a shared commitment to wellness and the regenerative systems that sustain life. That same ethos carries into the glasswork, hand formed pieces shaped through time, precision and respect for the material
Lamp working is the practice of melting glass over a open flame, the name originated from using a oil lamp with air being blown into the flame through a pipe or foot powered bellows.
like nature, is a process of surrender and shaping, where time, pressure, and intention give rise to form. These pieces are created to hold presence in a space, not just occupy it.
Glass is considered a amorphous solid, the use and creation with glass dates back atleast 5500 years ago , prehistoric people used obsidian (black volcanic glass) for a wide range of things like decorative beads , money & knives etc.
Borosilicate Glass
I work exclusively with borosilicate glass because of its strength, durability, and resistance to thermal shock. Compared to soda-lime (soft glass), borosilicate requires significantly higher temperatures and greater heat control, making it more demanding to shape and refine.
- COE 33, offering greater stability and resistance to cracking
- Requires higher working temperatures and sustained heat control
- Typically worked in an open-flame torch rather than a furnace
- More scratch-resistant and durable than most decorative glass
- Commonly used in scientific and industrial applications