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)