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One Realistic Glass Yellow Raspberry Sculpture, Hand Blown and Life-Sized

$60

Each realistic glass yellow raspberry sculpture is about 3/4 inch high. I form them by melting colored glass rods in the flame of a torch. I build the raspberry one cell at a time using heat, surface tension, gravity and a couple of basic tools. No two are every exactly alike. Like a real raspberry, your sculpture will be hollow in the center. The drupelets will each have the slight vertical dent, and the surface will be slightly matted. I achieve variations in the color by custom-mixing several colors of glass rods together, by selective heating and cooling, or by melting powdered colored glass into the surface. I don't use paint, so the color will never fade or rub off.

Almost nothing in nature is completely round, smooth or even, so I avoid making my glass fruit and leaves too perfectly. I put on little splotches and speckles, make them a tidbit lopsided, and add other small imperfections so that each berry or leaf is unique. This makes them look much more lifelike.

These 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 a 100% recycled paper gift box with a pretty red stretch bow.

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Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth Johnson Art Glass, LLC

Boulder, CO
Member since: 2013
4.9
13 Maker Reviews
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    A Maker who has been a valued part of this community for several years.

  • Fast shipper

    Customers say that this Maker ships promptly after completing a project.

  • Great service

    This Maker has consistently demonstrated excellence in craftsmanship and customer service.

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 fifteen 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 Custom and Quick Order listings to get some ideas of what can be done. I would love to design a custom piece just for you.

My Business:
My work is also 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. I also do business under the name GlassBerries.

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    Aaron Shields

    For Red Raspberry Earrings With Glass Leaf Accents
    5.0

  • JA

    Jan Amend

    For Glass Blueberry Necklace With Leaves And Water Drops
    5.0

    I 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!!!

  • CA

    Christine Alvarez

    For Glass Blackberry Necklace With Leaves
    5.0

    This necklace is beautiful! I love it! Elizabeth was extremely communicative and helpful, and finished the project quickly. I could not be more happy with her and with the final result.

  • Yana Y

    Yana

    For Two glass cherries with attached stems
    5.0

    I am extremely happy with Elizabeth's work and deeply appreciate that she went to great lengths to create a truly unique product for me. It arrived on time and more beautiful that I have anticipated. Thanks again and I will order more in the future!

  • LS

    Lee Seidel

    For Red Raspberry Earrings With Glass Leaf Accents
    5.0

    The 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!

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