u/Nine_Purple

My latest creation is ready! I previously shared a couple of posts featuring vibrant colors, and seeing how much everyone enjoyed them in the comments, I decided to bring you something different this time—a piece designed as a home décor ornament. It features a flower with an "ink-wash" aesthetic and a smoky, atmospheric vibe, accompanied by an unopened bud. It took quite a while to get the color balance just right; what do you think of this style?

thanks to the mods for letting us self-promote here this week, really appreciate the space.hey everyone, wanted to drop my latest bench project—a frosted boro lotus lamp with a warm lighting core. i'm an independent maker from China trying to keep our traditional Liuli (intangible cultural heritage) lampworking techniques alive.this piece is 100% sculpted freehand under a 1200°C torch, absolutely no molds. every petal and those tiny micro-stamens in the middle were pulled one by one behind the flame. honestly, because boro reacts to the heat differently every second, the fire basically decides the final shape. that makes each lamp completely 1-of-1 and impossible to replicate perfectly, and since it takes so much patience, i can only make a very limited few.quick question for the lampworkers here—how do you guys usually manage your flame chemistry when trying to keep a deep matte texture on boro without accidentally glazing it back to clear? it’s a tricky balance when you're shaping freehand. would love to talk shop.if you like traditional craft mixed with a cleaner minimalist style, you can check out our studio gallery at 9purple.com (link is also in my bio).thanks for looking and supporting handmade craft!

Hey everyone! Wanted to share my latest bench project. After working with a lot of vibrant color flows recently, I wanted to create something completely serene, focusing purely on contrast and texture.

The petals are made from frosted/matte borosilicate glass to soften the light, paired with a deep, dark amber core. Every petal and dewdrop was pulled and shaped individually by hand behind the torch (no molds used at all). > It's mounted on a custom-built wooden light base that illuminates the glass from underneath. Watching the light diffuse through the frosted layers in a dark room has become my favorite way to wind down at night. Would love to hear your thoughts on this minimalist approach! 😊👇

Hello everyone! The response to my recent "Glazed Lotus" piece has been incredible, and I’m thrilled to see how much you all love it.

Reading through your comments, I’ve come across some brilliant ideas—like turning it into a touch-activated ambient light, trying out a cool-toned wooden base, or exploring new color-flow effects. These suggestions have truly inspired me.

I have a bold idea: since imagination alone isn't enough to create something extraordinary, I want to combine my craftsmanship with your creativity. I hope we can blend our ideas to craft a one-of-a-kind masterpiece together.

To showcase the wonders possible when pushing the boundaries of torch-working glass art, I’d like to share my most challenging piece to date: a "Phoenix" made from borosilicate glass. It took over a month of meticulous work at the torch; I sculpted every single feather entirely by hand—without using any molds—at temperatures reaching 1,200°C.

Now, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Let’s create something together—please share your most unique, beautiful, or daring design concepts in the comments. I’ll read every suggestion, pick a few feasible ideas, and bring them to life in the flame. Let’s get creative! 😊👇

hey everyone, just wanted to share my latest piece. It’s a lotus flower made using traditional lost-wax kiln casting, paired with a natural wooden base.

I spent so many hours tweaking the kiln temperatures just to get that smooth, melting transition where the outer pink and purple petals bleed into the amber center. Glass can be so unpredictable, but seeing how it catches the light makes all the failed prototypes worth it.

would love to hear your thoughts on the color harmony and clarity!

I recently came across this lotus sculpture, made using traditional chinese glass (the ancient lost-wax casting method) and paired with a wooden base. compared to ordinary molded glass, its texture and gradient colors appear remarkably vibrant. what do you all think of this style of art glass?

As a designer spending 10+ hours a day in front of screens, the digital burnout is real. I wanted to create something with permanent materiality to ground the space. Capturing the morning shadow on the micro-cement desk.