One Realistic Glass Cloud Berry Sculpture, Hand Blown and Life-Sized
Each realistic glass cloud berry sculpture is about 1/2 inch high. I form them by melting colored glass rods in the flame of a torch. I build the cloud berry one cell at a time using heat, surface tension, gravity and a couple of basic tools. No two are every exactly alike. Like real cloud berries, I make mine with colors which change across the surface. The cells (drupelets are often slightly flattened and they have a shiny surface. 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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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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Christine Alvarez
For Glass Blackberry Necklace With Leaves5.0This 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.
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Lee Seidel
For Red Raspberry Earrings With Glass Leaf Accents5.0The 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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Jan Amend
For Raspberry Necklace With Glass Berry And Leaf Cluster, Adjustable Length.5.0I 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!
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Jan Amend
For Glass Blueberry Necklace With Leaves And Water Drops5.0I 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!!!
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Jan Amend
For Blueberry Cluster Pendant On Adjustlable Sterling Silver Chain5.0The 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!!
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mitchell schmidt
For Realistic Glass Blackberry Necklace5.0Re: 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
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jane sonders
For Glass Blueberry Earrings With Cubic Zirconia5.0It was a pleasure working with Elizabeth. She made me a beautiful custom set of earrings and necklace. She was very amenable to any suggestions or alterations that I wanted to make. The set came out just as I imagined and were made and shipped promptly. The whole process was smooth from start to finish. I would highly recommend Elizabeth's work as well as working with Elizabeth.
DBDebra Borgen Borgen
For Realistic Glass Ripe Blueberry Earrings With Swarovski Crystals5.0Beautiful and unique
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Aaron Shields
For Red Raspberry Earrings With Glass Leaf Accents5.0 - C
Carolyn
For Triple Glass Ripe Blueberry Necklace With Swarovski Crystals4.2Wonderful!
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Chloe
For Glass Cherries4.8I ordered glass cherries from Elizabeth, and she crafted, shipped them, and they arrived within seven days of ordering. Stunning and increadibly realistic. Keep in mind that the photographs come out quite a bit brighter and lighter. The tones of the actual pieces are softer and really beautiful. Definitely recommended!
YYana
For Two glass cherries with attached stems5.0I 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!
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Charlotte
For Single Glass Ripe Blueberry Necklace With Swarovski Crystals5.0Elizabeth's work is gorgeous. I would have a whole bowl of berries if I could!
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