Fat Flameworked Glass Hummingbird

[Bob in SF]

Fun request from an avid gardener/hummingbird fancier friend - borosilicate glass, flameworked at 1500-2500 degrees of oxypropane torch heat, then annealed overnight in a 1050 degree kiln:

It's all about fire, glass, gravity, motion, and a little bit of imagination.

Hoping to do some more glass work this winter
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Happy Monday to all - Bob

 

[Rounder]

Dang Bob,
To make for an easy answer, is there some type of artwork you DON"T do?????
Very beautiful glass work.

 

[Woodchipper]

Beautiful work! We have a feeder just outside out kitchen window. They are fascinating birds.
Why do hummingbirds hum? Because they can't remember the words.

 

[Charlie_W]

Wonderful glasswork Bob!
I wish you were on the east coast....I would like to poke around your shop and watch you create!!

 

[magpens]

Oh ..... I thought I was going to see a pen !!!!!

Beautiful work, Bob ..... VERY beautiful !!!

What with all your creative activity, do you also have a day job ? Just joking ... no answer required !!

 

[Jim15]

That is awesome work.

 

[Cwalker935]

Wow, wow, wow.

 

[Dieseldoc]

Bob:

Superb glass work. outstanding.

charlie

 

[steamshovel]

WOW that is great. I like Hummingbirds and that is better than the real thing. I feed several at my house. They are fun to watch and when they get used to you they will land close.


Thanks for posting


Preston

 

[ajollydds]

Fabulous!

 

[Bob in SF]

Heartfelt humble thanks for the kind comments!

I adore these incredible little birds - and it's a joy to render these fiery creatures out of fire and glass.

Best regards, Bob

 

[TattooedTurner]

And once again you kick it up another notch (or three...). Just beautiful!

 

[Bob in SF]

Many thanks, Jay! - more little adventures ahead (as always).

Gratefully, Bob

 

[scotian12]

Bob....just super craftmanship and beautiful colors. I am still trying to catch up to your amazing work . I'm a year behind at your paper making efforts. Darrell Eisner