Leaf Glass Special 2023: The Marvelous Marbles of Mike Gong
His solo works are like snapshots of fantastical psychedelic experiences frozen in glass.
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Leaf Glass Special 2023: The Terpinator Collaboration by Carlile, Hoobs and Jop
“It was a very complex build. Every component was going to need to be scaled perfectly for it to work.”
Leaf Glass Special 2023: The Remarkable Journey of Yoshinori Kondo
"I wanted to be able to truly make a living off my art and show my work everywhere in the world.”
Leaf Glass Special 2023: Andrew Chanski Forging the Link
"If someone sees a glass chain at a sesh or on Instagram, I want them to ask, ‘Is that a Chanski chain?’"
Leaf Glass Special 2023: Northwest Glass Roundup
They use their platform to promote glass artists who make high-functioning pieces that aren't going to break the bank.
Manifest Studios
In order to bridge the gap between artist and consumer, Larry decided to open Manifest Studios in early 2022.
The Glass Art of Darby Holm
A gifted glassblower, Darby Holm's pieces are easily recognizable thanks to his trademark design elements.
The Natural
Emily Marie quickly took to glassblowing, leaving her mark on the art form as she works towards perfecting her craft.
The Future of Glass
Abe Fleishman of Northstar Glassworks tells the Leaf about the return of DFO and where he sees the glass world heading.
Oregon’s Slab Town Boro
From intricate, full-on Octopi rigs that even include Octopi-themed utensils
Alaska’s Livestreaming Glassblower
"We shouldn’t be afraid to pursue our dreams."
Bradley Skrillinger Glass Drips
“There was a glassblowing studio on my walk home from school. I kept bothering them for a job and finally they caved."
Alaska’s OG Glassblower
"I focus on intention and energy transfer in everything I make.”
The Glass Prodigy
“The finished product is a response from the glass informing me of what it needs.”
The Glass Architect
I draw a lot of inspiration from architecture, whether it be from a building, skyscraper or any interesting structure.
The Best Live Events Celebrating Glass in 2022
Check out these exciting live events celebrating the art of glass and the talent of glassblowers around the country.
The High Cost of Glass Art
Glassblowers can only produce so many pieces each year, which creates a very high demand for a small amount of art.
Chemdog is Head of the Glass
“If it weren’t for the Grateful Dead, I wouldn't be blowing glass, nor the grower of Chemdog.”
Dwreck Welcomes You to the Dark Side of Glass
A self-proclaimed Luciferian, Dwreck embraces the occult in his glass designs, along with skulls, pentagrams and more!
Sakibomb Hackysacky Torches the Glass Ceiling
This Japanese-born glass artist has made a name for herself in a male-dominated field with her imaginative creations.
