Glass masterpieces by Schlanser Design Studio

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Schlanser Design Studio is an innovative company that unfolded from a small stained glass studio in Southern California. Stephen Schlanser spent an apprenticeship with Paul von Domarus, a renowned German glass artist, learning the art of the centuries old trade.

Mr. Schlanser decided to take the medium into an exciting new territory by experimenting with kiln fired glass where shape and form are created by heat and gravity. Arising from these experiments, in 1990, Schlanser studio presented its first edition of the Schlanser designs.

Creating Art
Each piece is individually handcrafted by transforming sheet glass into a collection of decorative vases, bowls and platters. They are carefully shaped inside a closed kiln by being heated to melting temperature. Once the glass reaches its softened state, it gravitates to the shapes as seen in the Schlanser line. After a gradual decrease in temperature to a complete cooldown, each piece is handcut and high polished on diamond wheels. Some of the vessels are composed with various etched designs giving each of them its individual flair. All designs are hand drawn, cut and high pressure sandblasted. Once a piece has proceeded through these work stages flawlessly, various polished or hand chipped bases are permanently attached. Upon completion, each piece is signed and dated.

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