Contemporary glass art handcrafted by me, Sam Burke, in my studio in Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire.

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I love to explore textures & colours to create statement pieces, to add a unique focal point in a room or garden, to smaller pieces which make thoughtful gifts for loved ones.  Often evoking fond memories of times or places & always inspired by my fascination with the natural world.

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Every piece represents hours of design, creating & firing in my kiln. I use special glass (sheets, small pieces & powders) to create a design & then fire it in the kiln to melt it together.  Depending on the outcome that I want to achieve, the piece may go back into the kiln for a second & third firing to complete it. Every firing takes on average 20 hours in the kiln. ​​

 

The magic happens, for me, when light passes over & through a finished piece; the glass appears to 'come alive' & often creates wonderful patterns on the surrounding surfaces.

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