About this Product
Frozen Flame: The Ice-Themed Functional Art Sculpture
Step into a world of shimmering elegance with “Frozen Flame”, an ice-inspired functional glass art sculpture that blends crystalline beauty with fiery craftsmanship. This one-of-a-kind piece captures the essence of frozen glaciers and swirling winter storms, featuring intricate patterns that ripple like frost on a windowpane and spiral like snowflakes caught in a winter breeze.
Crafted with precision using high-quality borosilicate glass, “Frozen Flame” showcases a mesmerizing interplay of icy blues, frosty whites, and translucent swirls that evoke the stillness and mystery of a frozen tundra. Accents of silver and pale aqua glisten like trapped ice crystals, giving the piece an ethereal glow when light dances across its surface.
While its cool aesthetic channels the serenity of ice, this sculpture was forged in fire. Hand-shaped with a high-temperature torch and annealed in a kiln for strength, it embodies the duality of creation—melding heat and ice into one breathtaking form.
Beyond its artistic appeal, “Frozen Flame” is fully functional, seamlessly merging beauty and utility. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or admired during use, this piece is designed to captivate the eye and spark conversations.
Perfect for collectors, art enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to the allure of elemental contrasts, “Frozen Flame” is a chillingly beautiful reminder that even in the coldest moments, there’s a spark of warmth and creativity.
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Meet the Maker
How it’s Made
To create this vibrant “Fire and Ice” themed glass art piece, I used the meticulous process of lampworking in my home studio. Here’s how it came together:
1. Preparation and Setup:
Using my Carlisle torch, powered by a precise mixture of propane and oxygen gases, I began by heating up the glass rods and tubing. The combination of oxygen and propane creates a controllable, high-temperature flame essential for melting borosilicate glass, the material of choice for this sculpture.
2. Melting and Shaping:
The torch’s powerful flame allowed me to manipulate the molten glass into the desired intricate forms. I started with the vibrant colors—layering stripes of red, orange, and yellow for the fiery tones and blues and whites for the icy swirls. Through a series of heating, stretching, and coiling, I created the swirling, zig-zag patterns that define the piece. The fine control provided by the Carlisle torch allowed me to achieve the detailed, seamless blending of colors.
3. Detail Work:
Using tools like graphite paddles, tweezers, and various shaping implements, I refined the loops, spirals, and overall flow of the piece. Each curve was crafted to highlight the interplay of colors and create a dynamic visual experience. The glass needed to stay in a molten state to allow for precise adjustments, requiring constant attention to the flame.
4. Annealing:
Once the sculpture was complete, it was immediately placed in my kiln, pre-heated to the proper annealing temperature. Annealing is a critical step to ensure the durability of the glass by relieving internal stresses. Over several hours, the kiln gradually reduced its temperature, allowing the glass to cool uniformly and gain strength.
5. Final Touches:
After the annealing process, the piece was cleaned, inspected for quality, and polished. The result is a sturdy, functional work of art that maintains the integrity of its bold and intricate design.
By combining precision tools, expert techniques, and the unique capabilities of my Carlisle torch, this “Fire and Ice” sculpture came to life as both a functional and artistic expression of duality.
