Realistic Lead Crystal Pastry Shell with Hand Blown Glass Berries
This small lead crystal tart shell looks like a real pie crust. You'll have to touch it to be sure. It is 5 inches (about 13cm) in diameter including the scalloped edges, and about 3/4 inch (19mm) high. The opening is about 4" (10cm) wide at the top. It is the perfect size to use as a display dish for up to 20 pieces of your glass berry sculpture collection. It is signed and dated on the bottom.
The crystal pie shell is made using the pate-de-verre method. Each crust is detailed in color and texture on both sides, often even having little seams in the bottom where the pie crust was wrinkled or folded. It is darker around the upper edges and paler on the bottom, where the heat would not have browned it as much. No two are exactly the same.
The price of the pie shell alone is $400.00. You may choose the number and types of berries you want for your display from any of the glass berries shown in my portfolio here on Maker Marketplace. The total price for your display will depend on how many and which kind of berries you select to put inside the shell. The main picture here, which includes about 2 assorted berries, would be priced at about $1,600.00
My glass berries are lifelike enough to fool adults at first glance. Never display your glass berries where they could be confused with real fruit. Never put them in your mouth, even for fun, or allow anyone else to do so. Make sure to keep them out of the reach of children of any age.
Your order will be carefully packaged with biodegradable plant fiber batting inside 100% recycled paper gift boxes with red stretch bows.
Meet the Maker
Elizabeth Johnson
Elizabeth Johnson Art Glass, LLC
About Me:
I have been working with glass for about thirty years in total, and have made my living as a glass sculptor and jewelry designer for the last seventeen years.
About My Work:
My current work focuses on lifelike fruits and berries which I make from glass in the flame of a torch. I sell the glass berries as sculpture as single pieces or in customized groupings, and I also incorporate them into unique jewelry pieces, often custom-designed for individual clients.
The jewelry designs can range from very simple pendants and earrings to complex statement pieces. Take a look at my listings to get some ideas of what can be done. I would love to design a custom piece just for you.
My Business:
My company, Elizabeth Johnson Art Glass, LLC, is registered in the state of Colorado. I also do business under the registered name GlassBerries. My work is available for purchase around the United States at major glass and art galleries, and my pieces have found homes in private collections all over the world.
Customer Reviews
Lee Seidel
Feb 8, 2017The earrings arrived very quickly and where well packaged. The earrings themselves are beautifully hand crafted and exceeded my expectations. I am sure my wife will be pleased with her Valentines gift this year!
Jan Amend
Jun 13, 2016I know it will be perfect! From my two other necklaces, I can hardly wait for my twin to open the box and see her delight of the raspberry necklace! I already know she has received it...and I've asked her to wait until I can be there. Ms. Johnson's necklace is not only beautiful, you know she is such an amazing artist with her creative details!
Jan Amend
May 25, 2016I ordered two neckaces and though very different, it was absolutely breathtaking when I opened the box! Elizabeth Johnson is meticulous and an absolutely fabulous artist!! Her blueberries looked like I could just pluck them off and eat them!! I received many compliments from my colleagues!! I will be giving them the website so they too can order and admire her work! Elizabeth was very caring about the particular details I wanted and more than delivered!! She was very timely in making the necklace, and in communicating and shipping it to me!! You will love her wearable art!!!
Jan Amend
May 25, 2016The necklace was absolutely perfect in every way! Elizabeth Johnson was fabulous on asking about exactly how I wanted it designed and made sure she sent it to me the way I needed to have it delivered! I loved this necklace so much, I've asked her to make me another for my twin sister! Elizabeth's professionalism, expertise, timeliness in communicating, making this necklace and shipping it were just outstanding!!!! I LOVE THIS NECKLACE AND PRAISE MS. JOHNSON FOR SUCH AN OUTSTANDING EXPERIENCE!!
mitchell schmidt
May 14, 2016Re: Elizabeth Johnson, Working with Elizabeth was a pleasure and timely, reflected in my ratings. But her work is what I am considering here, for the most part. My wife, on receiving her Blueberry Necklace from me, asked me weather it will stain her blouse when she puts in on. But truly- this necklace is just beautiful!!! Mitch Schmidt
