The Process

Tanja combines her passion for the ancient art of glassblowing with a distinctly modern touch, creating unique pieces that are both vibrant and timeless.

Working in the studio, she draws on years of experience to transform molten glass, heated to a blazing 1,050 degrees Celsius (1,922 degrees Fahrenheit), into stunning works of art. The process begins by gathering glowing glass onto a steel blowpipe, then carefully shaping each piece using traditional tools such as jacks and shears.

During the process, the glass is repeatedly reheated and shaped until it reaches its final form. Depending on the design and intended use of the piece, we may “punty” the object to allow further work on the opening.

To punty means attaching the piece to another steel rod, known as a punty rod, enabling it to be transferred, turned, and refined at the opening. This step allows for precise shaping and finishing of the rim.

When finnished the glass is placed in an annealer, where it cools slowly and evenly to prevent stress and cracking caused by rapid temperature changes.