Murrine Making

Pattern begins long before the final composition. Individual elements are constructed in glass, stretched, and reduced, then cut into fine sections. These fragments are carefully arranged—each placement contributing to the rhythm and movement of the finished piece.

Start of the cane pulling process

Cane, murrine slices and reference piece

Murrine and cane carefully arranged before firing in a kiln

Edges are ground and polished and a stand is made

Final piece assembled and photographed

(photography by Joedy Gooding)