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Murrine and Cane Glass Art

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Hi everyone, I am glad to kick start the art glass spotlight which will be featuring a new glass artist each week. Our first spotlight post is from David Patchen. He provides two amazing examples of his blown glass art and the details he provided is below.  Each example is followed by a close up showing the details and amount of skilled techniques he uses.

A photo of glass artist David Patchen with his murrine and cane glass.
A close up view of the murrine cane glass art by David.
A blue murrine cane blown glass art with elegant designs.
Close up of example 2 detailed glass techniques of murrine and cane.
The photos show blown glass made using advanced Italian techniques of murrine (patterned tiles of glass) and cane (colored or patterned rods of glass). These techniques are very labor-intensive, but its the best way to create highly detailed patterns in blown glass.

A quick overview of the process: cane and murrine are made in the hot shop by layering colored glass and stretching it. Once cooled, cane and murrine are cut to size and arranged in the desired composition on a ceramic plate. This plate is then re-heated fusing the patterned glass together, which can then be rolled up onto the end of a blowpipe, encased in clear glass and blown to the desired shape. Some photos of this process are here: http://www.davidpatchen.com/content.php?sec=studio

The glass blown art work ranges in size depending on the series, but its often 18″ tall by 12″ wide and 4″ deep for the Foglio series, while the Resistenza series is 34″ tall by 12″ wide and 4″ deep.

Thank you so much David, not just for showing photos of your marvelous work, but also for details of what murrine and cane glass art is.  Its always interesting to learn all the different glass arts out there.

Everyone, please help David get more exposure to his glass art by hitting the Like button below. I think he deserves it. Let’s try to give him at least 100 200 Likes!!!

Also, please leave comments below to show any compliments or ask him questions.

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49 thoughts on “Murrine and Cane Glass Art”

  13. Wow!! Amazing!! I have great admiration for glass blowers. I have not seen this technique before. Where do you sell?

  21. Very nicely executed!!! Beautiful blown glass. I know that blowing glass is a very difficult task, trying to keep the punti rod moving all the time, while the glass is being heated in the “glory hole”. I especially like the blue glass example, maybe because of the asymmetry, but also because of the flow lines of the glass itself.

    Keep up the good work!!

  22. Beautiful work. The blown glass work has the most brilliance of all the glass arts. The detail you’ve achieved is amazing. Each work stands on its own and is very watchable. Can imagine the variation as the light changes during the day. Of course a piece like this should be in its own niche, with special lighting, and on a slowly rotating base so every side can be seen

  24. Amazing – the details, colors and overall affect truly give your Murrine and Cane Glass Blown Art spectacular presence.

  27. Absolutely amazing.I am in awe of the detail in this work and the colors are BEAUTIFUL.David you have inspired me and I thank you for sharing your work with us.

  30. David, thanks so much for sharing your beautiful work with us. You deserve more than a “like.” YOU deserve a “love.”

  32. Vicki, I like your comment. LOL. Where can I get a
    “love button” instead. thats great and I agree.

  35. this is awesome murrini and cane work! it makes me miss my time in the furnace shop. the color contrast and care taken in applying the canes is very apparent. this was made by experienced hands to say the least. if anyone has any questions about glass, how it is worked please write me on facebook.

  37. Wow this is pretty amazing. I am very new to the glass world and am awed to see how fast you work! I also never knew you could made the murrines stick together, though now that I think it makes sense. Quite an inspiring piece! Thanks for sharing with everyone.

  39. What a beautiful Piece! I went to a Chihuly exhibit in San Francisco and was wowed but I think you are right up there in comparison.

  42. I had the pleasure of visiting the Glass Museum of Washington and watching students of Chihuly’s practice their skills. Your work equals that, plus some!

  45. I love your work. Beautiful pieces and great choice of colour. You are obviously very talented! It is very inspiring to see. Keep up the good work!!

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