RECYCLED WINDOWPANE BOWL
$220.00

Frosted Glass

This bowl of recycled glass captures the organic textures and color of ancient, glacial ice. But rather than being formed over frozen centuries, the translucent material is created by heat fusing layer upon layer of reclaimed windowpane glass. Display the bowl on its own as an elegant, sculptural accent, or fill it with vibrant fruit or flowers for a striking and useful visual statement.

The solid heft of the piece conveys the quality and craftsmanship that goes into its making. It comes from the OATKA Glass Studio, located in a 19th century warehouse in the former industrial belt of upstate New York. In the language of the indigenous Seneca nation, "oatka" means "through the opening"--this is both the name of a local creek, and an appropriate title for a studio that prides itself for working with reclaimed window glass, rescuing it from becoming landfill waste. The iron oxide impurities in old glass give the bowl an ethereal, glacial green color, and the layered, uneven edges of the raw glass create a compelling, visual depth and a mottled texture that welcomes tactile exploration. The handmade nature of the piece and its materials mean that each will have unique variations in texture and color, including Handmade in Batavia, NY.

• Item ID: 21543
• Materials: recycled glass
• 12" dia x 3" H
• Hand wash as needed with warm water and a mild detergent or with glass cleaner. Items not used for food may be cleaned or buff/polished with household wax cleaners.
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Lance and Amanda Taylor

In 2006, Amanda and Lance met each other at a glass conference in Corning, NY. In 2007 they decided to join forces and open a glass studio and teaching facility in the space they occupy today in Batavia, NY. They are now co-owners & operators of OATKA School of Glass & Glass Studio. The school/studio resides in 17,000 square feet of warehouse space. They produce and sell their own work, teach workshops and bring in world renowned artists to teach various kiln formed glass techniques and operate a retail glass supply store. See all creations.