| Russell O'Brien |
Transforming molten, 2100 degree material into an object is truly
magical. My first experience with glass was over 30 years ago at Kent
State University when I 'accidentally' took a glass blowing class. The first
time I gathered glass onto a blowing pipe, I knew this was what I was
going to do with my life.
After graduating from Kent State, I set up my own glass studio and
participated in craft shows. When Steinert Glass School opened, I
started working and teaching there. Currently, I am working at Akron
Glass Works.
The glass objects I am currently making are individually styled vases,
bowls, scent bottles, paperweights, pumpkins, marbles and an occasional
sculpture. I try to decorate each piece as if it were a painting. The
background color is applied with frit and powder, middle ground with
filigree, dichroric glass, millifiori, and hot embellishments for the
foreground. All the vessels are finished with a hot lip wrap.
Each image on this page represents a 'line' of
glass products that are available in a variety of
colors and designs at the prices listed. Please
contact us for more information.
magical. My first experience with glass was over 30 years ago at Kent
State University when I 'accidentally' took a glass blowing class. The first
time I gathered glass onto a blowing pipe, I knew this was what I was
going to do with my life.
After graduating from Kent State, I set up my own glass studio and
participated in craft shows. When Steinert Glass School opened, I
started working and teaching there. Currently, I am working at Akron
Glass Works.
The glass objects I am currently making are individually styled vases,
bowls, scent bottles, paperweights, pumpkins, marbles and an occasional
sculpture. I try to decorate each piece as if it were a painting. The
background color is applied with frit and powder, middle ground with
filigree, dichroric glass, millifiori, and hot embellishments for the
foreground. All the vessels are finished with a hot lip wrap.
Each image on this page represents a 'line' of
glass products that are available in a variety of
colors and designs at the prices listed. Please
contact us for more information.
| Astral Compote 'Tortoise Shell' background Available in: White, Rose, Raspberry, Light Blue and Violet $150.00 |
| Cumulus Vessels 'Tortoise Shell' background Available in: White, Rose, Raspberry, Light Blue and Violet $55.00 |
| Otherworld Bowl 'Tortoise Shell' background Available in: White, Rose, Raspberry, Light Blue and Violet $110.00 |
| Scent Bottle 'Tortoise Shell' background Available in: White, Rose, Raspberry, Light Blue and Violet $80.00 |
| Paperweight Vase 'Tortoise Shell' background Available in: White, Rose, Raspberry, Light Blue and Violet $90.00 |
| Filigree Marbles Spiral in a variety of colors $40 - $60 |
| Otherworld Marbles Variety of colors $40 - $60 |
| Hearts Variety of colors $45 |
| Friendship Balls Ribbed outer surface Variety of colors $15 |
| Trees of Life Variety of colors/designs $25 |
| Spirit Catchers Variety of colors $25 |
| Sprouters Hanging vases with handle Variety of colors $35 |
| Pumpkins Spring (Pastels) - Opaque Rose, Raspberry, Light Blue, Violet Fall - Opaque Orange, Yellow, Apple Green Winter (translucent) - Red, Green, Amethyst, Gold Sm - $25; Med - $35; Lg - $45 |
