Starfish

This glass starfish pendant, is created with a glass color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

It is about 2-3" in diameter.

copper green minerals mix with golden sands

The Tide Pool Green Starfish is one of my most popular sea stars. It is created with three layers of color on the bottom of the starfish, and a thick layer of clear glass added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet. It looks as though it was just pulled from the tide pool.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It measures about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and signed by John Gibbons.

cobalt ocean jewel

The Starburst Starfish is created with an organic blue and white color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

palm trees sway in a salty breeze

The Tropical Paradise Starfish is created with three layers of color on the bottom of the starfish, and a thick layer of clear glass added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

rippling aqua echoes in veiled beige

• The Aqua Sahara Starfish is created with a beige and aqua color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.
• Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.
• Images are of Creeping. When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.
• It is about 5" in diameter.

• Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

Cling to Luxury

The Amethyst White Starfish is inspired by a starfish that John saw while diving in La Jolla Cove, CA. This Purple Ochre Sea Star is created with an organic color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

bright pink beach vacation

The Beachy Pink Starfish is created with a pink and white color pattern that is cheerful and inspired by the sunsets on the coast. It has a pebbly texture, so its a natural choice for a beach decor. The bottom color gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

yearning for those five shapely points

The Red Starfish is created with a rich red color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

tossed by the waves and mermaid fantasies

The Mermaid Tail Flat Starfish is created with an aquamarine color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Flat. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

some things are worth the dance with danger.

The Fire Dance Starfish is created with a fire red, yellow and orange color pattern layered on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top. Like a Polynesian Fire Dance, this starfish is glowing with warm embers of excitement.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

relax with the sound of waves

The Cool Aqua Starfish is created with an aqua white color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

Warm Bursts of Harmony

The Fire Starburst Starfish is created with a fire red center and harmonious yellow and orange speckle the legs. These colors get magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass. This hot-hued starfish will spice up your living room, sparking lively conversations.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

comforting mandarin to warm the winter

This one of a kind bright orange glass starfish was hand sculpted by to capture the movement of the ocean and its currents. 

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

old ocean sophistication

The Classic Red Starfish is created with a red color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and is hand signed by John Gibbons.

a light and smart virtuoso

This Brilliant Starfish is created with a bright yellow and white color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6.5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

chic sunshine dappled with elegant shade

The Dappled Sunshine Starfish is created with a rich yellow and black color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6” in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and is hand signed by John Gibbons.

an opulent jewel of the ocean full of mystery

The Moody Opal Starfish is created with a aqua and green color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6” in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and is hand signed by John Gibbons.

verdant, vibrant and vital

This Modern Lush Starfish is created with a rich green and white color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6” in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

explosive color in awesome satisfaction

The Ka-Pow! Starfish is created with an aqua white color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is an unique work of art and is hand signed by John Gibbons.

whimsical optimism for feeling groovy

The Yellow Wolley Starfish is created with a double yellow color pattern on the bottom of the sea star that gets magnified from a thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 6.5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and is hand signed by John Gibbons.

Calm and Connected

The Topaz Blue Starfish is created with an aqua white color pattern on the bottom that gets magnified from the thick optical layer of clear glass on the top.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is an unique work of art and is hand signed by John Gibbons.

palm trees sway in a salty breeze

The Caribbean Blue Starfish is created with three layers of color on the bottom of the starfish, and a thick layer of clear glass added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

• The Aurora Starfish was named by our amazing friends from Instagram!
• It is about 5" in diameter.
• Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.
• For Creeping starfish: When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away --just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

• Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

This Aqua starfish has a small loop in its leg so that it can be hung on the wall or in a window.

It measures about 5.5 inches wide.

The Silver Aqua Dichro Creeping Starfish is created by adding a thin layer of Dichroic Glass to the bottom of the starfish, which is metallic and glitter-like. The Dichro gives the appearance of shimmering sand.

When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

iridescent ocean depths

The Shimmering Ocean Starfish is created by adding a thin layer of dichroic glass to a cobalt blue and white color pattern. Dichroic glass is metallic and glitter-like, giving the appearance of shimmering sand, appearing and disappearing in the light. This adds another dimension to the glass starfish.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It measures about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

coral cream. lime extreme. living the dream.

The Sherbet Dichro Flat Starfish is created by adding a thin layer of Dichroic Glass to the bottom of the starfish, which is metallic and glitter-like. The Dichro gives the appearance of shimmering sand over a sherbet color pattern. Layers of coral, lime and amber colors are added to the bottom of the starfish, then a thick layer of clear glass is added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Flat. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

Glamorous Precious Phenomenon

The Coronado Sparkle glass starfish was hand sculpted from molten glass to resemble the sparkle of the waves lapping against the Coronado shores. Small bits of iron pyrite and mica are found in the sand in Coronado, creating a sparkle and shimmer in the sunlight.  I used pink dichroic glass to imitate this beautiful phenomenon.  An earthy tide pool blue is embedded into the glass behind the dichroic to resemble the salty water. 

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Creeping. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean near the Hotel Del. 

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

This one of a kind six legged star was an accident! I was trying to make my normal 5 legged star and accidentally pulled a sixth leg from the mass of molten glass.  It measures about 5.5 inches across and almost an inch thick. 

The Tide Pool Green Barnacle Starfish is created by melting optical tubes of color into the molten glass. Then layers of color are added to the bottom and a thick layer of clear glass is added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

In the glass making process, the optical tubes of color begin as a mass of molten glass on the end of a metal rod. Unique color patterns are added to the glass, then it is stretched into pencil thick cane. After cooling for a day, the cane is cut to reveal cross sections about a quarter inch long. Finally, the cane is arranged on a hot plate to be melted into the starfish.

When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

The Tide Pool Amber Barnacle Starfish is created by melting optical tubes of color into the molten glass. Then layers of color are added to the bottom and a thick layer of clear glass is added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

In the glass making process, the optical tubes of color begin as a mass of molten glass on the end of a metal rod. Unique color patterns are added to the glass, then it is stretched into pencil thick cane. After cooling for a day, the cane is cut to reveal cross sections about a quarter inch long. Finally, the cane is arranged on a hot plate to be melted into the starfish.

When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

The Tide Pool Amethyst Barnacle Starfish is created by melting optical tube like pieces of colored glass called murrine into the molten glass. Then layers of color are added to the bottom and a thick layer of clear glass is added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

In the glass making process, the optical tubes of color begin as a mass of molten glass on the end of a metal rod. Unique color patterns are added to the glass, then it is stretched into pencil thick cane. After cooling for a day, the cane is cut to reveal cross sections about a quarter inch long. Finally, the cane is arranged on a hot plate to be melted into the starfish.

When the glass is hot, John lets the molten glass fall over the edge of a metal table, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean. 

The starfish is about 5” across.

sandy toes. sunkissed nose. paradise.

The Tropical Paradise Barnacle Flat Starfish is created by melting optical tubes of amber and white color into the molten glass. Then a pale aqua green color is added to the bottom and a thick layer of clear glass is added to the top, making the starfish optical and appear almost wet.

In the glass making process, the optical tubes of color begin as a mass of molten glass on the end of a metal rod. Unique color patterns are added to the glass, then it is stretched into pencil thick cane. After cooling for a day, the cane is cut to reveal cross sections about a quarter inch long. Finally, the cane is arranged on a hot plate to be melted into the starfish.

Choose between Flat and Creeping Styles.

Images are of Flat. Flat starfish will rest on a flat surface with no legs bent over the side. Creeping starfish have two bent legs, capturing the moment when the starfish is creeping away, just like it clings to rocks in the ocean.

It is about 5" in diameter.

Each starfish is a unique work of art and hand signed by John Gibbons.

This hand sculpted glass starfish was created by John Gibbons of Eureka California. This art glass starfish is made to creep over the side of a table or ledge, and measures about 10 inches in diameter (from the longest two legs across).

I try to capture the essence of the starfish in a tide pool. The starfish is created with the color pattern on the bottom of the starfish that gets magnified from the thick layer of optical clear glass on the top, making the starfish almost look wet.

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

This hand sculpted glass starfish was created by John Gibbons of Eureka California. This art glass starfish measures about 10 inches in diameter (from the longest two legs across).

I try to capture the essence of the starfish in a tide pool. The starfish is created with the color pattern on the bottom of the starfish that gets magnified from the thick layer of optical clear glass on the top, making the starfish almost look wet. The pattern on this particular star is called Murrine, an Italian glass technique where I take a glass cane (long rod of glass) and cut it in cross-sections to reveal a pattern that mimics the natural texture of the starfish in the wild. People have also said that it looks like barnacles on the starfish.

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