Kunsthandwerk glass – Jason Stropko Glass

As an outsider I just keep finding it amazing how much physical energy and simultaneous fine tuned technical skill goes into making each object that emerges from the hands of any of the glassmakers here at the studio.

Alex Abajian making custom lampshades matching existing sets precisely. When you work with technically advanced glassmakers you will get what you pay for: very special glass pieces!

Alex Abajian has some serious skills and a few more years of experience than most of the other glassmakers around the studio. It is always additionally exciting when two or more talented makers work together!

Watching the entire process of Jason creating a single seed takes a good 30 – 45 minutes. Many steps are involved in the making of each individual seed. Good timing and control of the glass is essential. ..

Jason Stropko in the process of creating another blown & sculpted glass sunflower seed for his collection of glass nuts & seeds ..

Jason Stropko creating another blown & sculpted glass sunflower seed for his signature collection of glass nuts & seeds .. — Jason Stropko with an almost completed blown & sculpted glass sunflower seed from his collection of glass nuts & seeds .. (Available for purchase anytime.)

September 15, 2015 by Birgit Categories: glass, nuts and seeds in glassTags: California craft, California culture, California glass, commissions, craft, glass artist, glass seed, hot glass, Jason Stropko, Jason Stropko glassmaker, Kunsthandwerk glass, nuts and seeds, own art, seedling, sonnenblume, sonnenblumenkern, sunflower, sunflower seed Leave a comment

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Assisting Alex Abajian making large blown glass lampshades for a commission

Blown Glass Sunflower Seed (large)