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Chalice Root

Bernard Katz — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 13:50:54 +0000

The Chalice Root sculptural art glass bowl is hand-blown by Bernard Katz. The fluid yet controlled form creates the illusion of organic growth. Often asked, “Are the dark colored vines or branch like parts glass?” Yes, the Chalice Root is all glass. The three dimensional elements are applied during the final stages in the hot blowing process. Like most of the work we do, blowing the piece is just…

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Bellied Root Vessel

Bernard Katz — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 22:28:34 +0000

The Bellied Root Vessel is a hand blown glass vase that has clear glass elements that have been applied during the blowing process. Bernard Katz feels that this adds greater three dimensional relief to the surface of this glass vessel. The clear glass bits are applied while the glass piece is hot. There is a meticulous amount of masking areas to protect while this piece is being sand blasted…

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Birch Vessel in sunset salmon

Bernard Katz — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:27:49 +0000

While living and working in Colorado, the backdrop of aspen trees provided the inspiration for the Birch Vessel hand-blown glass vase. Birch trees and aspen trees seemed similar to the novice like myself. Since Bernard grew up in Pennsylvania, he decided to name this hand blown glass vessel after the birch tree. The Birch Vessel is comprised of multiple thin layers of color. The outer layers of…

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