Glass Art

Glass art is the craft of making beautiful things from glass. Artists heat glass until it melts and then shape it. They can blow it, mold it, or cut it. Glass art includes vases, bowls, ornaments, and sculptures. The glass can be clear, colored, or sparkly.

Types of Glass Art

There are many kinds of glass art. Blown glass is shaped by blowing air into hot glass. Fused glass is made by melting pieces of glass together in a kiln. Stained glass uses colored pieces joined with metal. Glass beads are tiny works of art used in jewelry.

Famous Glass Art

Dale Chihuly is one of the most famous glass artists in the world. He makes huge, colorful glass sculptures that look like sea creatures and flowers. The island of Murano in Italy has been making glass art for over 700 years. Glass art can be found in museums, gardens, and buildings.

Fun Facts

• Dale Chihuly's glass sculptures can be as big as boats.
• Glass is made mostly from melted sand.
• Some glass art changes color depending on the light shining through it.

Did You Know?

Dale Chihuly once installed a glass art ceiling in a hotel lobby in Las Vegas. It has over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers!