-
A Glass Orchid Odyssey

In my early twenties, while working in a shopping mall in Ithaca, New York, I stumbled upon a sight that would forever captivate my heart: a breathtaking display of towering orchids at Bath & Body Works. These magnificent blooms, reaching over ten feet tall, were a sight to behold. As a lover of orchids, I…
-
A Chilling Tale of Resilience: The Lotus and the Sacred Glass

Sacred Lotus Glass: A Story of Resilience and Hope As a glass artist, I love the opportunity to connect with customers and share the stories behind my work. One such encounter happened at a recent art show, where a customer asked me about the inspiration for my business name, Sacred Lotus Glass. Before I became…
-
A Glassy Season

This morning, during a brief moment of quiet reflection, a captivating idea emerged from the depths of my mind. Imagine a world where people are created to resemble the season in which they are born. Their very essence, their physical form, is a reflection of the surrounding nature. I’ve been pondering this concept for a…
-
Fifteen Glass Windows

I recently asked people on social media if they had any scrap sheets of glass they no longer needed. The response was amazing. • Fifteen windows, some from 1863. Most still in their frames. • Random glass sheets from an old garage. Two of which were very thick pieces. All a beautiful clear bluish green.…
-
The Unfinished Masterpiece!

For several months, I’ve been engrossed in crafting a new artistic endeavor. Until it reaches a state of absolute perfection, I’ve resisted sharing even a glimpse of it with the world. The piece has undergone numerous revisions and reincarnations, and I’m convinced that it possesses the potential for greatness. Yet, certain minute details continue to…
-
The Words That Woke Me
Every night she would escape her prison and let the others out. By morning she would be imprisoned again. They could never figure out how she was getting out. Years later they discovered one of the guards was helping her. The words that woke me this morning.
-
The Chilling Heart

Amelia clutched the white glass heart, its surface cool against her palm. It had been a gift from her grandmother, a treasure from a forgotten box in the attic. The moment Amelia held it, a strange feeling washed over her. A prickling coldness spread from the heart, creeping up her arm. At first, it was…
-
Love Endures

In the dim light of an antique shop, nestled amongst dusty relics and forgotten trinkets, resided a white glass heart paperweight. Unlike the chipped porcelain dolls and tarnished silver frames, the heart remained pristine, its smooth surface catching slivers of sunlight like captured dreams. Yet, despite its beauty, the heart felt incomplete, yearning for a…