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Calligraphic Glass

Calligraphic Glass

The long-standing tradition of calligraphy is a rich source of inspiration for the glass artist, glass being a relatively new material for spontaneous…
Glass Ships in Bottles

Glass Ships in Bottles

The manufacture of glass ships in bottles developed in the UK in the 1970s largely led by scientificglassblowers who turned their skills to giftware. …
First book of glass ships in bottles

First book of glass ships in bottles

Tani. A. (2018) Vessels of Memory: Glass Ships in Bottles, Art Editions North. Distributed by Cornerhouse Publications. You can download sample pages …
Oral History Interview

Oral History Interview

The production of glass ships in bottles boomed in England between 1970s and 1990s. I interview the former makers and uncover this recent history toge…