Vessels

One-of-a-kind custom urns hand sculpted by glass artist John Gibbons.

Contact me for custom sizes and colors. Pricing may vary.

The Aqua Silver Vertigo Vase has spiraling aqua silver cane twisting in one direction. This creates a shuttering, or vertigo, effect. This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling aqua silver glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass and then twisting the bubble into shape. Then the vase is flattened with thick cork paddles to enhance the optics of the two opposing spirals. 

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It measures about 6” width x 3”depth x 22” height.

 

This blown glass vase by John Gibbons is 17 inches tall and 7.5 inches wide. He developed the “Vertigo Series” after realizing the optical and dizzying effects that putting colored canes of glass in a vase can have. Walking past the vase and looking at it really brings this movement to life. It’s called moire effect and it is fun to play with.

John first pulls soup can sized blobs of colored glass into pencil thick canes that stretch across the room up to 30 feet long! The rods are then cut into 4 inch lengths and laid side by side on a ceramic kiln shelf. They are then heated, squeezed together and rolled up on to a molten bubble on the end of a blow pipe and blown and shaped into a vase.

This item come with free shipping, as does most of my glass.

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. 

It measures about 10.5" height and 7" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

 

Watch the video in the link below to see how I make these murrine vases.

https://youtu.be/PLV-KSe0II4

 

This Tide Pool Amber Anemone Vase consists of an alternating pattern of tide pool green seaweed-like strips of color and anemone murrine. The amber and white murrine surround a clear lens of glass, creating optical windows in which you can see the inside of the vase. 

It measures about 11.25" height and 6.5" in diameter.

It is an original work of art. 

The vase measures about 11.5 inches tall and 8.5 inches wide.

I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of small colorful pieces that I make called murrine. Murrine are created by layering colored glass from the center outward. This layering of colors created a molten piece of glass about the size of a soup can that I stretch across the studio to create a 1/2 to 3/4 inch rod. We then put the rods in the annealing oven to cool over night. The next day we slice the rods onto 1/4 inch wafers that get laid out on a ceramic kiln shelf into a mosaic like arrangement. The wafers are heated and fused together into a rectangular piece of glass. A blowpipe is then rolled along the edge and the flat sheet of glass turns into a cylinder. The bottom gets closed off and now there is a bubble of glass on the end of my blow pipe. Three layers of molten clear and gathered onto the bubble and it is blown and shaped with the help of my assistant into the vase pictured.

This item is currently out of stock and made to order. Please allow 1 to 2 weeks for recreating.

This pair of dueling octopus is struggling to rip open a footed aqua blue blown glass bubble. John heated the vessel's top opening to make it appear that the octopus' legs are pulling it apart. The color of this octopus pair is a speckled magenta. 

It measures about 20" wide x 8" height x 7" deep. 

The Octopus Tug-of-War sculpture is a combination of three separate pieces of glass, fused together with a 5,000 degree torch. This sculpture requires the assistance of two highly skilled glass artists to create. First, John sculpts each octopus and then puts it in a holding oven with the help of an assistant. Simultaneously, his other assistant is gathering the glass and blowing the vessel. John finishes the vessel, then takes the octopus out of the oven and reheats it to a precise temperature. The octopus gets so hot that the legs flop around, so he has to attach it to the vessel quickly, fusing each leg with a 5,000 degree torch. 

 

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. Check out the video!

It measures about 13" height and 7" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

*This item is currently out of stock, please allow 2 weeks after purchasing to be recreated.

The Amber Anemone Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The anemone are optical and change with addition of light. Check out the video!

It measures about 15" height and 7.5" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed

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*This item is currently out of stock, please allow 2 weeks after purchasing to be recreated.

The Tide Pool Green Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. Check out the video!

It measures about 16" height and 8" in diameter.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. 

It measures about 17.25" height and 7.5" width.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

 
Watch how I make these types of murrine vases in the link below.

https://youtu.be/PLV-KSe0II4

This vessel is MADE TO ORDER. Murrine design may vary. 

The vase measures about tall and inches wide.

I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of small colorful pieces that I make called murrine. Murrine are created by layering colored glass from the center outward. This layering of colors created a molten piece of glass about the size of a soup can that I stretch across the studio to create a 1/2 to 3/4 inch rod. We then put the rods in the annealing oven to cool over night. The next day we slice the rods onto 1/4 inch wafers that get laid out on a ceramic kiln shelf into a mosaic like arrangement. The wafers are heated and fused together into a rectangular piece of glass. A blowpipe is then rolled along the edge and the flat sheet of glass turns into a cylinder. The bottom gets closed off and now there is a bubble of glass on the end of my blow pipe. Three layers of molten clear and gathered onto the bubble and it is blown and shaped with the help of my assistant into the vase pictured.

This Octopus Vessel measures w:14.5" x h:12.25"

This odd vessel is part of John's Octopus Tug-O-War series. First he sculpted the two octopus and kept them in a 900 degrees oven, then created the vessel, and pulled out the two octopus, sticking them to the sides of the gooey molten bubble.

This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling colorful glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass and then letting the rods fold on each other to create a undulating pattern.

Check out the video!

It measures about 5” width x 6.75” height.

 

This hand blown glass vase was created by rolling colorful glass rods onto a bubble of molten glass. After making this vase it reminded of a circus tent, hence the name.

Check out the video!

It measures about 7.5” width x 15.75” height.

 

This hand blown glass vase is inspired by the Jack-in-the-Pulpit, a toxic English plant with a trumpet shape. The vase measures about 10 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide.

This is one of my latest vases in my Anemone Series. I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of small colorful pieces that I make called murrine. Murrine are created by layering colored glass from the center outward. This layering of colors created a molten piece of glass about the size of a soup can that I stretch across the studio to create a 1/2 to 3/4 inch rod. We then put the rods in the annealing oven to cool over night. The next day we slice the rods onto 1/4 inch wafers that get laid out on a ceramic kiln shelf into a mosaic like arrangement. The wafers are heated and fused together into a rectangular piece of glass. A blowpipe is then rolled along the edge and the flat sheet of glass turns into a cylinder. The bottom gets closed off and now there is a bubble of glass on the end of my blow pipe. Layers of molten clear are gathered onto the bubble and it is blown and shaped with the help of my assistant into the vase pictured.

The vase measures about 9 inches tall and 5.75 inches wide.

Made to order.

Measures 9in x 9in. This vessel is a transparent aqua with a scattered pattern of smokey silver blue streaks, the top of the opening is about 3.5in.

 

This vase measures w: 3in x h: 6.25in

This hand blown glass vase was created by layering several colors to create an earthy green, and then blowing the molten bubble into a bronze mold. The mold separates the color, trapping a clear bubble in the center. This creates the illusion of eyespots, similar to the tail feather of a peacock. In each eyespot there is a clear glass lens that magnifies the pattern of this perfectly symmetrical vase.

This vessel measures w 6.5" x h 15"

This handblown glass vase features a striking yellow hue with beautiful blue streaks, adding a touch of color and elegance to any space. Handcrafted with care, this vase is a perfect addition to your home or office, making it a must-have for any art lover.

This vessel is made to order, please allow 2-3 weeks to recreate.

This vessel measures w 7" x h 11" & 2" thickness

My new Amber Metallic Vase Series features a limited collection of stunning handblown glass vases with a unique metallic finish. Add a touch of elegance to any room with these expertly crafted pieces and elevate your home decor with the unique timeless beauty of this series.

My new Amber Metallic Vase Series features a limited collection of stunning handblown glass vases with a unique metallic finish. Add a touch of elegance to any room with these expertly crafted pieces and elevate your home decor with the unique timeless beauty of this series.

The Anemone Windows Vase by John Gibbons is inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. It is an original work of art. The windows are optical and change with addition of light. 

It measures about 16.5" height and 8.75" width.

The pattern in this blown glass vase is achieved by cutting small glass rods and tiles, arranging them in a pattern, and then fusing them together in a 2100 degree kiln. A blow pipe is then rolled along the edge of the glass to form a cylinder. The bottom of the cylinder is closed, which creates a bubble, allowing the glass to then be blown and shaped into the vase. Gibbons uses the optical properties of glass to create a magnifying-glass effect in which the pattern undulates when viewed.

 
Watch how I make these types of murrine vases in the link below.

https://youtu.be/PLV-KSe0II4