This is an effort to keep the art of glassblowing "alive." As this dying art is laid victim to machine-blown glass, this is an attempt to preserve the DNA of current glassblowers in the case of a glasstastrophe. To participate please send 1 clear, vacuum-sealed "sample"- an ornament will do, labeled and signed to the below address. There are a few rules: 1)Ornament must be "blown" by the glassblower, please no assistant-blown ornaments. 2)"Ornament" must include a working "hook" or hanging mechanism. 3)"Ornament" must be between 2" x 2" x 2" to 4" x 4" x 4." No larger. No smaller. 4) Artist must sign ornament with engraver/diamond pen. 5) Must be vacuum sealed. (in order to prevent DNA contamination) 6)Include on Label: Full Name (first & last), D.O.B.,Date blown, years & months working in glass, contact information (e-mail, phone, mailing address) 7)Broken glass will not be accepted. Please pack appropriately. 8)You agree to be part of this project by participating.
How to Clone a Glassblower Project c/o L. Diec PO Box 163231 Columbus, OH 43216
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
So, Finally...
So, finally I've decided to start up this project. I figure it's going to be on-going anyway. So, here goes! Spread it to all your glassy-friends.
I suppose the grand plan is part of a bigger plan that involves archiving and documenting the glass studio movement. I'm working on getting a show together for the 2012 GAS conference in Toledo, OH. There will be more to come! Thanks for following!
Consider it Fb'd and tweeted :)..and when we get back into the hotshop and find a vacuum wrapper send some stuff..what's the grand plan?
ReplyDeleteI suppose the grand plan is part of a bigger plan that involves archiving and documenting the glass studio movement. I'm working on getting a show together for the 2012 GAS conference in Toledo, OH. There will be more to come! Thanks for following!
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