Vessels

A window into the ocean

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, called murrine, 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 vivid, hand-blown vase is absolutely bursting with movement. Featuring murrini and dazzling canework, John captures the undulating movements of waves and tide pools, with anemone-like patterns creating small windows into the vase which allow other colors to shine through. Perfect for displaying as a centerpiece, or as part of your colorful vessel collection. This beautiful piece measures 16 inches in height and 11 width.

This starfish cluster is a hand-sculpted glass vase made with a lattice of starfish surrounding a clear glass bowl. Each starfish is hand sculpted without the use of molds, making each sculpture unique. The vibrant colors draw you into the depths, while the thick layer of clear glass make the starfish appear as though they have just been pulled out of the ocean. 

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It measures about 8 inches wide x 10 inches tall.

This is one of my latest vases in my Anemone Series. I call this piece Tide Pool Anemone Vase. I am inspired by the patterns and movements of the ocean. This vase is made up of over 100 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 is pictured with lights in front and behind to accentuate all the color possibilities of the vase in your home.

Check out the video on how I make Murrine Vases below

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=PLV-KSe0II4

The vases measures about 11 inches tall and 7 inches wide.

This 21 inch tall aqua vase was inspired by sunken vessels from the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea. For thousands of years ships have been crossing the sea on trade routes from Roam to Athens to Cairo. The vase has been adorned with starfish, seaweed and a bit of gold leaf.

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.

The Amber Tide Pool 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 to create movement and undulation in the glass. Check out the video!

It measures about 13.5 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

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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. 

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.

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It measures about 7.5” width x 15.75” height.

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 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.

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A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 7.5 inches in height and about 6.5 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of the ocean . When the ocean currents swirl and move you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

A perfect gift for yourself or that special someone. Inspired by the colors found at sea this beauty is a show stopper. The height is about 8 inches in height and about 6 inches wide.
This is a one of kind piece. The vase is inspired by the colors of a glass float attached to fishing nets. When the ocean currents swirl and move the floats you see colors mix and blend highlighting a beautiful aquatic palette. Using traditional glass blowing techniques, this vase is blown, formed, shaped and brings perfect color to a home or office.

This vase measures about 12.5 inches tall x 5 inches wide.

This vase is made by layering, a blue green glass on top of white glass and then putting the vase into a mold. The mold creates a diamond pattern on the vase and separates the colors, revealing the layer beneath. The clear lenses in the center of the diamond draw you into the depths of the vase. I call this color combination Darket Lagoon. This is a one of a kind piece that can be used for flowers, decoration or a gift.

This vase was designed and crafted by me, John Gibbons, at my studio in Eureka, CA.

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The Jade Vase is made from blown glass with an elegant jade green color, topped with clear glass wrapped in 24 karat gold foil. This vase was inspired from a jade necklace worn by John’s Aunt, which she got in China. 

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It measures about 4” width x 11” height.

Hand blown glass vase. This vase measures about 8.5 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide.

This vase is made by layering, certain colors on top of each other and then putting the vase into a mold. The mold creates a diamond pattern on the vase and separates the colors, revealing the layers beneath. The clear lenses in the center of the diamond draw you into the depths of the vase. I call this color combination tide pool green. This is a one of a kind piece.

This vase was designed and crafted by me, John Gibbons, at my studio in Eureka, CA.

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