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BRONZE and GLASS.com
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 millenia, many of the processes that create
beautiful works of art glass and bronze 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.
the fire-arts. The making of both bronze and glass has its
roots deep in ancient human history. Although the arts
evolved of the millenia, many of the processes that create
beautiful works of art glass and bronze 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.
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.
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.
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