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BRONZE and GLASS.com
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Welcome to the Website that celebrates the beauty of the
fire-arts. The making of both bronze and glass has its roots
deep in ancient human history. Although the arts evolved of
the millennia, many of the processes that create beautiful
works of art remain unchanged.
There is an alchemy, an irresistible magic to glass blowing.
It's an exacting and delicate art that requires immense
patience, dexterity and creativity. Glass blowing has enjoyed
a surge in popularity as appreciation for the innovative work
of Dale Chihuly, America’s most famous glass blower, spread
around the world. Today, young glass blowers are
experimenting with new shapes and expressions that 50 years
ago would not have seemed possible. Rene’ Steinke is one of
the new wave of glass blowers, open to experimentation and
anxious to build even greater appreciation for his art.
fire-arts. The making of both bronze and glass has its roots
deep in ancient human history. Although the arts evolved of
the millennia, many of the processes that create beautiful
works of art remain unchanged.
There is an alchemy, an irresistible magic to glass blowing.
It's an exacting and delicate art that requires immense
patience, dexterity and creativity. Glass blowing has enjoyed
a surge in popularity as appreciation for the innovative work
of Dale Chihuly, America’s most famous glass blower, spread
around the world. Today, young glass blowers are
experimenting with new shapes and expressions that 50 years
ago would not have seemed possible. Rene’ Steinke is one of
the new wave of glass blowers, open to experimentation and
anxious to build even greater appreciation for his art.
You can learn about glass blowing in detail on
our “Glass Process” page and trace the origins
of the art on the “Glass History” page. Please
also visit the Glass Gallery where you’ll find
example’s of Rene’s work.
Bronze and glass share a similar attraction. Both
are transformative arts, ultimately created with
the power of fire. Bronze served many purposes
over its long history – from utilitarian to
breathtaking art that’s survived the challenges of
time. The bronze process is multi-faceted and
requires a number of skills far beyond the ability
to sculpt. You’ll learn more about this fascinating
process on the Bronze Process page and get a
picture of how bronze was used and appreciated
over the ages on the Bronze History page. The
Bronze Gallery displays work by Darby Patterson
– mother of the aforementioned glassblower.
our “Glass Process” page and trace the origins
of the art on the “Glass History” page. Please
also visit the Glass Gallery where you’ll find
example’s of Rene’s work.
Bronze and glass share a similar attraction. Both
are transformative arts, ultimately created with
the power of fire. Bronze served many purposes
over its long history – from utilitarian to
breathtaking art that’s survived the challenges of
time. The bronze process is multi-faceted and
requires a number of skills far beyond the ability
to sculpt. You’ll learn more about this fascinating
process on the Bronze Process page and get a
picture of how bronze was used and appreciated
over the ages on the Bronze History page. The
Bronze Gallery displays work by Darby Patterson
– mother of the aforementioned glassblower.
We hope you find our Bronze and Glass Website enjoyable, informative and
beautiful. Welcome to our world where it’s more than 2000 degree Fahrenheit
at the moment of creation.
beautiful. Welcome to our world where it’s more than 2000 degree Fahrenheit
at the moment of creation.
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At left Rene' makes a gather of hot glass smooth and round. He
uses wet newspaper to work with the extremely hot glass. The
carbon in the ink facilitates the constant turning motion. Behind
Rene' is one of his young students puffing air into the hollow rod.
uses wet newspaper to work with the extremely hot glass. The
carbon in the ink facilitates the constant turning motion. Behind
Rene' is one of his young students puffing air into the hollow rod.