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Tree sculpture
Published: 2005-02-11 07:26:47 +0000 UTC; Views: 32807; Favourites: 1591; Downloads: 735
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**UPDATE***Woah! Didn't see this coming! I submitted this piece in 2005! If you like my work, (trees in particular), please take a look at where my glass trees evolved to by clicking on my profile and seeing my featured "sky tree series". I consider those to be my most successful glass trees to date! Thanks for the DD and the comments everyone! I'll get to them all in time!
Ever since I started blowing glass two years ago, I have tried to make glass trees... This is the only one I've ever been able to make that I like... I stayed up all night creating a pedestal that would illuminate it from underneath and during the critique I used a bulb that was too powerful... got it too hot... And it cracked... The story of my life...
This picture was taken after it cracked. It has yet to break off or fall apart
I made this piece about a year ago (winter 2004)
Materials: solid and blown glass
This piece is about 20" tall
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Comments: 254
Looks wonderful! Hey,i heard blowing glass is dangerous?
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In my opinion it is far less dangerous than working in a metal or a wood shop. More likely to get little injuries, but far less likely for any major accidents.
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I heard that if you accidentally breath trough the process you can burn your inside,well,i guess it's just a risk like any other.
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Yeah, that's not really true... Plus, you would have to take over 2 full breaths before the heated air even made it to the end of the pipe, and by that time it would have already cooled down anyways. A lot of people think that is a risk, but it's really not. I've never heard of anyone getting hurt from that.
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Oh i see,thanks for the info
Well,it's a wonderful form of art anyway
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this is so awesomee xD! and i love the idea of illuminating it from beneathh..i would totally buy this if you could make moree :]
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Thanks! Any available pieces I have are listed on my website. www.mentalfabrications.com
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okay, i'll check it outt
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This has been in my favorites for awhile now. I'm happy to see this artist getting the recognition he deserves.
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Awwww thanks AlyKat! I remember you from way back in the day! Like 5 years ago!
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I'm still lurking around here...
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It looks like the White Tree of Gondor. xD Instant fav.
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At least 3 people have said that so far!
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Yeah, something like that...
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very cool! It is very beautiful!
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I imagine it would look amazing with a light... I guess go for fluorescent since those dont heat up, next time *v*
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Yup, I'd definitely do things a bit different the next time around.
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Love it!
Use some EnvironTex pour-on high gloss finish (around $20 at art stores). It will seal and strengthen the crack and look just like the glass after 24hrs.
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oh well.. keep trying
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Ha. Yup... Won't be making that mistake again!
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This is gorgeous!!! I want one!!
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This is a very nice piece, shame that it cracked, have you thought about lighting it with LEDs?
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Yeah, it was a last minute decision before my crit. I didn't even look at how strong the bulb was till afterwards. Definitely wouldn't make that mistake again!
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well, its stilll a great tree, I love glass and this one just worked.
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No problem, it really is!
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I'm not into blown glass stuff but this is really cool.
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*3* tht is a very stunning and well sculpted tree i love it!
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Thanks. I was quite pleased with how it turned out.
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this is very pretty..............its kinda mysterious love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks. I can see mysterious. I approve!
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Wow, cool! I've always been fascinated by glassblowing.
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