Glassblowing is a like a finely choreographed dance, where everyone has their part to play and we all work together towards one fluid creation. Today we're creating an Azul Kauri for Chasen Gallery in Sarasota, Florida. Before we begin the team gathers to discuss the game plan so everyone has an overview of the steps it takes to create the piece, and so that each of us is clear on what we will be doing. We discuss the color palette and lay out the glass that we will use to color the piece. We use powdered glass, glass cane (long thin strands), glass chips and shards from Germany to create the layered effects of color, and sometimes silver or gold foil...
Ron has been collecting Randi's work since the early 90's. I had the pleasure of talking with him yesterday about his experience and why he loves living with her pieces. Ron says: My wife and I have lived and worked in France since the 60s when we were students and we’ve always been interested in collecting art and have been collecting for quite awhile. In the 90’s when Dale Chihuley became popular we went to one of his exhibits and I mentioned to my wife that I really wanted to start collecting glass, so I looked around at what was available and I didn’t find anything intriguing, it looked like everyone was copying his work. Then I went to...
I am thrilled to share my new website! I will be updating this blog regularly with studio news and the inspirations behind my work. You can view different collections of my blown glass art, and I will add videos of my glassblowing process soon. Lapis Borsetta To watch glassblowing process videos please visit my Instagram page @randisolinglass where I upload a new Reel every week. Also, check out my Pinterest page for photos, videos, and collections of inspiring imagery. My glassblowing arena is located next to Fire Arts Vermont in Brattleboro, Vermont. You are welcome to stop by and watch live glassblowing most Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For updated hours and glass class inquiries please visit Fire Arts Vermont. As always, please reach out if you...
