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Ro's Glass World

Posted by Ro S Glass World on 9/5/2004

My inspiration comes from many sources. Shape and form of the world around me stimulate my imagination. I watch for shapes formed in the trees every morning when I wake up. The branches and leaves form faces and animals. I see images like these in most things I look at. It is as if my eye is always trying to figure out what the ‘ink blot’ looks like to me at the moment. Ideas also stem from dreams. I sometimes dream about making a piece, or a theme arises from remembrance.

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'Rosanimals' are coming!

Borosilicate lampworked sculptures emit the spirit of the animals they represent. This is just a taste of the roots of a new series of sculptures designed to enchant even the left-brained. Inspired by the combination of an unknown mosaic artist, lampworker Nancy Nagel's video 'When frog s talk' available at www.crloo.com and my passion for all things furry, feathered, fishy and flighty. A twist of tongue combined with a twist of glass will brighten your day. Delivery date is scheduled for 2006. Check www.rosglassworld.com for recent births.
(21 images, 1 sub-page, 5 comments)

Aquatic Life

When I was young my parents owned a pet shop. I used to sit and stare at the tanks and imagine I was in there exploring. Later in life I was an avid scuba diver, until an accident in 97 that made use of my ankle difficult. I have many memories involving sea life in some way. A few days ago I had a dream about a fish. That day I began making fish. I used techniques I learned in Vittorio Costantini's class at corning last year. although I used borosilicate not soda lime as in the class. The aquatic life I am currently working on are loose representations of actual fish/plants. I am not attempting to replicate specific fish for now. It is freeing to work loosely with this collection.
(11 images, 1 sub-page, 6 comments)

Boro Chain Link

Chain link necklaces sculpted in borosillicate glass. I have a facination with these, more to come! I am testing a bracelet to see if its sturdy enough.
(4 images, 2 comments)

bottle stoppers

Ive been working on and off with bottle stoppers, adding new designs as I imagine them. Currently working on aquatic life theme's. The corks are pure white gum size #2 Laboratory stoppers tapering from 5/8" to 7/8".
(10 images, 1 comment)

Crazy Birds and Friends

Exploring the shape and essence of a bird, I have decided to focus on a birds interaction with its environment and take advantage of their wonderful variety of color in an abstract way. I am continually experimenting with pairing glass, metal and other mediums. I enjoy soldering and welding and am using this series to express different combinations.
(6 images, 9 comments)
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Fused Work

One of my original memories of first loving glass was seeing a show where a woman fused a huge glass piece. I have found I like making clocks the best, but now with a second kiln ready I will be experimenting with more fused and slumped works.
(1 image, 1 comment)

Holiday Cheer

My excitement around any holiday is just as bad as when i was a child. I love to make themed ornaments and gifts. I am inspired mainly by the season to make items that are representative to the holidays of the current season. Fall is my favorite, second by winter then spring and summer. Each one wonderful and giving life to the anticipation of the next season.
(15 images, 4 comments)

Insects and Friends

Sculpture blown and solid focusing on insects and related themes. I took a class with Vitorrio Costantini last year at Corning, Birds, fish and insects. I took the class really to see him, We met in Italy originally I was able to watch him work for a few days. I was impressed with the insects, but they were a bit creepy too. It's funny I'm getting bug requests now and after making a few I'm enjoying making them. I find legs to be very challenging!
(10 images, 3 comments)

lampworked glass vessels

Vessels are lampworked on a GTT Mirage. Each piece is designed to capture your eye in form and movement. I find the more a piece makes me smile the more popular it is to those who view it. As I expand my studio, therefore expanding my ability to create, I move away from tight technical detail into a more whimsical inspiration for design. Life is too short not to invoke lightness of heart to each piece I create.
(11 images, 1 comment)

Leevine

As I explore the combination of metal and glass art I feel the freedom to create larger work. This is the first piece of wall art in this collection. I intend more wall pieces as well as outdoor installations.
(4 images, 4 comments)
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Recycled glass projects

Mixed media projects made with recycled glass/bottles. The origin of this series was a challenge on my yahoo glassblowing group to make anything out of recycled bottles for feb 06. I had many ideas, figures at first, my dad had the ship idea. Apparently they came out just like he imagined. Since then the fleet has expanded. I made Ship out of a Bottle II and Sail boat out of a Bottle april 06. I found it much easier the second time around, working faster while shaping the main ships was better than the first attempt, which I struggled through being unfamiliar of how the glass would work in the flame. Bottles are stiff or runny, very little room for in-between.I changed the order of shaping as well. Relief hole first, neck second, deck, then bottom. Worked better than the order I used for the original Ship. the hardest part was pulling stringers from the bottle without getting bubbles for the masts. I will likely explore more recycled projects.
(6 images, 3 comments)
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Ro's Heli's

Borosilicate remote control helicopter sculpture. The rotor blades (boro sheet), tail stabilizer, and skids are created first and are added as the body is sculpted hot. Shape and color pattern are reminiscent of RC pilots individual designs worldwide. Scale heli's to come. The sculptures are flameworked using a GTT Mirage. Each RC helicopter takes approx. 2-3 hrs to complete including all prep work. Scale designs can take up to 4 hours to create.
(9 images, 4 comments)

Ro's Necklaces and Pendants

Some pieces are worked with moretti, others in borosilicate. All pieces are on sterling chains and accented with semi-precious stones. See my website for new designs. www.rosglassworld.com
(14 images)

Ro's Rings

Borosilicate lampworked rings add a punch to every hand that wears them. These are hand grabbers with a 'wow'!
(8 images, 3 comments)

Rosanimal TM HeadPins and Friends

This collection started with a HeadPin Rosanimal TM and grew as my aquatic series did. I cant seem to stop making heads right now. This collection also inspired me to begin a series of magnets , cufflinks, tie bars and anything else I can epoxy. I have always had a fascination with glue (my favorite isle at the hardware store) I have finally found a few formulas that work well. I currently have cabinet knobs in test phase as well. It is a great feeling of freedom to not have to connect all aspects of my work as 'hot' glass.
(2 images, 1 comment)

Rosanimals: A new breed

As I continue to create Rosanimal TM designs, I find some of them are more expression of thought rather than animals. Here are the beginnings of A New Breed of Rosanimal TM.
(1 image, 4 comments)

Sculptural work

various sculptural pieces mostly boro unless otherwise noted.
(14 images, 2 sub-pages, 2 comments)

Sculpture with a story

I am continuing to create pieces with a story or an interaction between elements. I was always fascinated with miniature worlds and dioramas. I am beginning to look outside of colored glass to accent my work. I have begun experimenting with sandblasting and oil painting as well as continuing to use mixed media in my art.
(2 images, 6 comments)
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Studio

Here are some pics of my studio upgrades.
Vent hood is 46x31x12. It is rectangular ducts from home depot with extra flats between to give more width. Ducts are 8" to the fans then reduces to 7" to exit the house. The fans are SECO Air Hog 8" utility blowers 1250 cfm each. I found them on ebay for 69$. Torch table is 7'x4' and 32" tall, covered in removable sheetrock (its an experiment working out great so far), Sheet glass table is 8'x4'x 41" tall and has dividers on the bottom for standing glass, It is covered in masonite with a 3'x4' plexi section taped under wet cutting area. Pegboard on the side by cutting station to hang bits in bins/tools. Thin under shelf is for bins to store scraps/supplies.
(16 images, 7 comments)

Study of the Human Form

I have been working on getting realistic movement in nudes, facial detail and now clothed figures. I find soda lime, 104, to be easier to add detail than in borosilicate. I will be experimenting with 90 coe as well. It remains a challenge to have the figures turn out technically as I want. My focus on this work is more about expressing the idea or message in the piece and its flow.
(6 images, 10 comments)
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Artist: Ro S Glass World ( )

Contact Artist

"I went to Disney world with my family when i was about eight years old. There was a booth in the center of Main Street, where someone was lampworking using the crochet technique. That was it for me, it was magic. I spent hours that first day, constantly begging my parents to still be left there to watch, thankfully they agreed! Since then I've been facinated with glass and its movement".

Feel free to email me with questions or comments.

Rosanne Palumbo
Deer Park NY US
Phone: 631-243-5965
http://www.rosglassworld.com

Profile Page: http://www.GlassArtists.org/RoSGlassWorld

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Comments

stickers...
Kevin Ivey: not for sale... but I can send you one... give me a few weeks, then e-mail me to remind me...
12/19/2005 10:54 AM
Thanks
Joe And Donna: We would like to thank you for words of encouragement for the boys ! ! ! Joe & Doona
1/19/2006 1:37 PM

Frog Man
CarlyJean: I really love your frog sculpture, you are quite an artist! Thank you for the kind words on my stuff as well.
Good Luck and good wishes!
CarlyJean
2/11/2006 7:02 PM

Your Animals are amazing!
Anna Duhame: Well, actually all of your work is amazing! That giraffe blows me away! :) Thank you for the kind words on my things too!
~Anna
3/22/2006 7:28 PM

Amazing !!
Sherrie Venghaus: Wow I am AWESTRUCK by your TALENT !! Your imagination and art form is truly outstanding!! Thank you for even noticing my work. sherrie V
3/28/2006 6:58 AM

great page friendly words
Amozoo: Roseanne, Your work is great and your stories both with words and pictures are fun to read. Thanks for sharing with the world what you are doing in glass . Vittorio is a wonderful kind person I had the good fortune of studying with him in Murano this past February. It's fun seeing his influence around the world. Love your flavor of insects. ~Amoret AKA Amozoo
3/30/2006 6:28 AM

Creative!
Travis Weber: Ro your work is really nice! I can see you are full of idea's. That's awesome! I liked your comment about the boat "when the mood strike I'll make more" That's how really art is made.The positions that your characters hold are humorous to me.Also I always appreciate seeing your nice comments. thanks Travis
3/31/2006 6:24 PM

WOW!
Lori Peterson: Awesome and imaginative work!!!
Love, Lori
4/7/2006 12:37 AM

Really cool!
Martina Dodson: I love the heart link chain, must take a long time...
your work is really unique and original. Thank you for your comments by the way I appreciate it. I use E6000 glue for the rings it works really good just let it dry for 3 days. Aloha Martina
4/9/2006 2:02 AM

Amazing!
Shirleys Crystal: I love your work! You are such a great artist and very creative. Thank your for your kind comments, I can only dream that someday I could have a fraction of your talent.
Thank you, Shirley
4/12/2006 11:50 PM

Gorgeous Insects!
Moonbeads Glass Art: Ro, I love love love your bugs! Frogs too!!!!
Linda
4/22/2006 8:10 AM

Nice sculpture work
Derek Jones: good job! Thanks for the feeb back on my site. I'm just learning how to navigate this site and loving every minute of it.
4/26/2006 10:21 PM

recycle
L Y N E T T E: Thank you, I really enjoy your recycled glass!
4/28/2006 7:53 AM
Thanks!
Debi: Your work is incredible - thanks for commenting on mine!!
6/12/2006 9:30 AM

Thanks so much
Joe And Donna: Thanks for your comment on the blk/yellow set. Your art is amazing. You are truly an inspriation to us newbies. Thanks.
6/20/2006 5:54 PM

great!!
Akihiro Ohkama S Japanese Glass: thanks for seeing my page!

your work is very nice!!!
6/26/2006 6:21 PM

WOW !
Lina Khan Lampwork Beads: Hi Rosanne,
your creations are very unique ! I LOVE "Aquatic Life". Have a great day ! Greetings from Lina
6/29/2006 2:02 AM

THANK YOU
Ro S Glass World: You have all been so kind. Restless night, uplifted by reading all of your comments and looking at such amazing art.
thank you all!
Ro
7/6/2006 11:40 PM

Love that frog!
Tracy Jerrell Akhtar: Ro, your Frog is awesome! He reminds me of a mischievous little boy getting ready to throw a paper airplane at the back of his teacher's head. :D
7/17/2006 8:05 AM

May I ... kiss the frog ...?!
Beadnik: This is some rockin' frog ... LOVE IT ...! Keep up the good work, P
8/4/2006 1:37 AM

Sunny: Wow & double wow! I can't imagine that you would comment on my measley beginner's work! You are a phenom! Maybe someday I'll learn to flamework too but one thing at a time. I better get a handle on fusing forst!
Thanx and I'll be lookig at your work!
8/19/2006 4:40 PM

thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ro S Glass World: too kind, and here I feel like a noobie compared to others, perspective is everything! happy glass!
Ro
8/19/2006 5:14 PM

Inspiration...
JPyron: You inspire me.

Nice work, great concepts. Thanks for the support!

Jpyron
9/14/2006 8:22 AM

Mike H: Hi Ro, Thanks for your nice words.
Your Fish are really cool, have you tried 104 coe.
I really like your fish style, great work!

Mike H
9/20/2006 1:42 PM

soda lime fish
Ro S Glass World: yes mike, i learned fish from Vittorio Costantini originally in soda lime. I use all coe now, depends on my mood and the piece i want to make. I translated the techniques to boro as best as possible, it is much easier in soda lime due to ease of clear coat and acceptance of tooling. Boro resists all! It's a good challenge though.
Ro
9/21/2006 6:11 AM

WOW i GOT a thumbs up form you ?
Joe And Donna: Hey, Thank you on bottle /wine stopers !!!!! I hope to get more creative in the future ? I'm full tyme glass now ! Peace joe
10/30/2006 8:27 PM

Hi Ro! Nice pictures too!
Ketchikan Sculptor: Love your stuff and your studio seems to have oodles of room for play. Can't wait to tell you about my new excitting news! After January 14th I will be posting about it if you want to know.. just say the word and I will get the info to you.

I would LOVE to be able to do the boro work you do. That chain is in the WOW how did she do that catagory!!! MARVELOUS!!!!

HUGS!

ruf
12/13/2006 4:23 PM

Gorgeous work!!
Graffiti Jewlery: I thank you so much for stopping by my gallery and decided to come by and visit you too!! Holy Cow...absolutely breathtaking!!!! I love all of your work...the dragonflies are especially lovely!!

Have a super holiday
Sandra Miller
Graffiti Jewelry
12/16/2006 12:15 AM

dear ro,
Carlee: thanks for your nice words you wrote again !
your work is so multifaceted and that amazes me so much !!! keep the fire burning :-)
2/15/2007 7:15 AM

Patience You Have Plenty
Joe And Donna: Thanks for the comment on my Flowers in Bloom necklace, As for patience you have plenty, I can tell by your art. It's amazing what you can do with glass.
Are you going to AGI this year? We will be there and I would love to meet you in person. Donna
2/22/2007 6:56 PM

Veri nice
Lukic: Thank you for visiting my galery.Your work is beutifuly. Very creative..My english isnt good.I have not speech.
I understand english very good when reading.
3/12/2007 4:50 PM

Karmencita: Hello Ro,
thank you for your coment:)
I love all you artwork you have in your galery:)
Beautiful work!:)
Hugs from Spain,

karmencita
4/14/2007 6:34 AM

Thanks!!
Vivian S Lampwork Beads: Hi Ro, thanks for your comments on my fishies!! They are very addictive to make & I don't know why I've never made them before. Your fish are amazing & I'm always amazed by those chains you make!!
4/18/2007 6:11 AM

777
Prism Glass Works: Hi RO, love the work! I had great time at the mickelson class cant wait for Doni's class! See you then keep Burn'n.-Phil
5/8/2007 6:08 AM

Wow!
Pam Bennett: Had to see who gave me such a wonderful comment on my piece and was blown away (literally) by your work!

You are not only creative but put a smile on my face with your sense of humor in your pieces. I could not tell you which one I like best....but love the frog and the palms and the footed glass and.......
Thanks so much,
Pam
5/15/2007 12:17 AM

Thanks
MV: Thank you very much for your comment about my work..
I have see your work and I like the helicopters..
Maybe if I have time for take the photo I put in my gallery mine..and you see.. Warm regards
MV
5/17/2007 1:08 AM

I think it's safe to say!
Rex Trimm: Ro is a pretty cool lady. Hope that Mickelsen class got you some new tricks.
5/18/2007 8:11 AM
Thank you
Gail Jensen: Thank you for the kind words about my work
5/31/2007 7:01 AM
Thanx
Ech: For the kind words. I love your work.
7/22/2007 1:29 PM

Thanks
Belinda Todd: Thanks for stoping by my gallery. I'm just thrilled that someone with your talent noticed my work. Your gallery is AWESOME!
7/31/2007 11:47 AM

Amazing Work!!!
Gem Art Designs: Hi RO,

Thanks for the comment on my work. Your art is really amazing. I have never done lampworking or sculpting with glass and it always amazes me how people can do that. It looks like it would be so hard to do. How long have you been doing it?

Linda Parker
Gem Art Designs
8/10/2007 5:20 PM

Hanging pieces
Gem Art Designs: Hi again RO,

I forgot to answer your question about how the pieces are hung. I use a industrial strength epoxy and put a ring hanger on the back of the piece.
8/10/2007 5:23 PM

So Cool!
Ryan Mc: Thank you for the comment. Your work is very very creative I am digging the Originality and the feel of the Story....

Ryan McVay
8/11/2007 8:01 AM

Hello Ro, Thank you...
Bavarianbeads: for your nice comment. Your Gallery is great,too! Beautiful work!

Greets from Bavaria

Manu
9/9/2007 1:24 PM

Hey Ro
Route 66 Glass Works: I just wanted to say thank you for your comment. It was tough to figure those out, I lost about 40 before I got it right.Thanks again.-Rich
9/18/2007 7:49 PM

Thanks!!
Debi: Ro, thank you for the compliment on Geraldine!! Nice work in your gallery!!
9/21/2007 3:49 PM

Sinbad The Glassblower: I love all ur work... ur very talented !!!
Deer park, I used to live in Patchogue
and had my store at the Attias mart in
Sayville, did we ever meet ?
10/7/2007 2:38 PM

wow!
Isibeads: hi ro!
i'm really flattered, that someone who must have running molten glass through her veins is commenting to some of my pieces!
thank you very much.
i've browsed through your gallery and was blown away!
you are gifted in many ways!
10/9/2007 10:17 AM

Amazing
MaDe In Holland: Amazing...that is what I am thinking right now. You think like glass keep on thinking so we all can look forward to your amazing creations.
11/6/2007 8:12 PM

tubing for leaves
Live Free: yes they are clear tubing rolled in clover powder.. then flared open.. streched a little and then a leaf..thanks for looking.
9/30/2008 12:27 AM

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