Nautilus Standup

“The path isn’t a straight line; it’s a spiral. You continually come back to things you thought you understood and see deeper truths.”

— Barry H. Gillespie

• Nautical spiral texture
• Conservative size appropriate for desk or bookshelf
• Kiln Fired for strength and durability
• Dimensions are 5″x6″
• Wood block, driftwood, or acrylic display options

Details:

Everything in nature holds patterns, from the branches in trees, the veins on leaves, and the shells in the sea. There is something soothing about letting your mind wander around a spiral, through a labyrinth, and tracing every curve. 

Measuring approximately 5×6″, this glass decor is a perfect size to bring a breath of colour to your space. Whether you add to your home, brighten up your mantle, or gift this soothing sea art to a special friend, this piece of art is a mindful addition to any space.

Display your touchable fused glass art in your choice of wooden block display, driftwood base, or clear acrylic easel. Any of the display options allow light to illuminate glass, for a sparkling and glowing display!

How’s It Made?

Handcrafted from art glass, we create the Nautilus Standup using multiple steps. First, we roll a slab of clay to the appropriate size. Next, we traced the spiral into the surface of the clay. We carefully scraped out the sequential design of the shell using clay-working tools, then smoothed the design to perfection. We dry the clay slabs, ensuring they remain perfectly flat. Once dry, we bisque fire the clay to be used as a casting mold for the glass.

We cut and polish the glass to the appropriate size. Next, we use coloured glass powders and frits to accent the details in the textured clay mold. Once the colours have been applied, we carefully place the sheet glass overtop and place the casting mold into the kiln.

We kiln fire the glass to allow the frits and the sheet glass to fuse together. The colour is the glass itself; therefore you won’t ever have to worry about the colour fading or washing off. During the firing, we anneal the glass. Because of this, we increase the strength and durability of the glass, so you know it will last for as long as you own the Nautilus Standup glass art.

Want more?

See all of the delightfully textured standups in the Interlake Impressions collection.