How was it made? Kiln-casting a glass sculpture | Colin Reid

[@happyhippie3325]

The outcome was nothing short of magnificent! I was utterly astounded; my jaw quite literally dropped in awe.

[@BrownyBird]

Wow, just wow! Guys we need to make sure the next generation carries on with this kind of technique. We can not lose this!

[@Bidabel]

This was a great watch! The final piece becomes even more impactful when you have seen all the time and skill that has gone into it :-)

[@VetsrisAuguste]

I couldn’t look away the entire time, but I was nonetheless stunned by the final outcome. Amazing to be sure

[@charlotteillustration5778]

Mind blowingly beautiful! So much pleasure in watching the various stages in creating this piece and I am lost in admiration of the patience needed to see it through from conception to completion. Thank you!

[@elainahazelton7396]

WOW! That was mesmerizing from the get go. Stunning work.

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

Absolutely incredible. What fortune to be able to do this full time and make a living out of it.

[@jacksonnc8877]

So many people play art this beautiful human being is the embodiment of creativity. It was a true pleasure watching you create!

[@bentationfunkiloglio]

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the scale of his work and how he manipulates the play of light throughout.

[@ВладимирЛысенко-х4ж]

Отсюда и весь замысел работы , мастер воплотил в свою работу свойство преломления света драгоценного камня просто в своей оригинальной форме исполнения ,да это и есть наверное настоящее творчество

[@annaromero6312]

OMG What talent his man has. To capture nature with out harm and create something so beautiful is amazing. 🥰💕

[@lynnblack6493]

Have never seen anything so lovely. And just as well, knowing I could never ever own such a treasure. Beautiful!

[@curiousworld7912]

How have I never heard of this technique - the resulting piece is nothing short of absolute beauty. :)

[@armarmo964]

That real modern original ART, must feel incredibly satisfying to complete such a masterpiece 👏👏👏👌

[@olenabyelkina709]

It took my breath away!

[@farginargle]

Dreamy!! I adore glass, I envy this artist, how incredible!

[@declanclarkanatomy]

This was wonderful. I sent it to my daughter Emily who was very influenced by your work as a young clothing designer herself. I'd discovered you through my old and wonderful friend Dan Klein. He really got you from day 1.

[@colinreidglass]

Dan was a good friend sadly missed. He was my agent back in the 1980's and a huge support in my work.

[@marsbeads]

Amazing

[@lilashelton535]

Never heard of this technique. Interesting.

[@Slippedndipped]

Holy crap, so glad i found this video. excellent work sir.

[@willcookmakeup]

Wow. Absolutely stunning

[@valuchinn]

A true artist! love it´s work so much! It's a beautiful video also.

[@edwardfortae2350]

I did that years ago. We were told it's called glass slumping. Anywhere it touches the investment or refractory has to be polished if you want clear so I just used a more effective material in resin. You have a very nice studio and that's a lot of work. Fantastic looking sculptures.

[@colinreidglass]

Slumping usually refers to lower temperature work where a sheet of glass is taken to a temperature sufficient for it to gently slump into or over a mould, say a bowl form. This is casting which is higher temperature and the glass fully melts and flows into the mould.

[@oppositeofh8]

thanks for sharing the process & elevating our appreciation for the piece.

[@AftabAlam-yw4eq]

Sometimes modern art just disappoint. Other times it will amaze.

[@natashacutmore7005]

Oh! This is amazing- how beautiful!

[@pamelawarner6896]

Thanks. I learnt a lot. I conserve glass . Brilliant technique. Pam

[@katough]

I cast in metals and i dont expect to ever make anything even approaching as beautiful as that is.

[@onurson4000]

beautiful work and equally beautiful video, thanks.

[@nickd698]

That, is stunning!

[@nikroth]

Astonishing ! I love it !

[@yosemitebandit]

incredible piece

[@RichardLaurence]

Beautiful work

[@ayaz1979]

so satisfying beautiful work

[@rgi9509]

Etching his name on that is a flex.

[@clairemorse1159]

So beautiful ❤ amazing talent ❤x

[@shelleybluebell397]

Just stunning

[@dannydentarkis6482]

Nice how the recommended videos obscure the view of the final result at the end…

[@airanwater01]

Incredible

[@jasonjohnson1690]

That is so interesting and the process in credit the end.

[@debbiecarter6430]

Stunning

[@kellybryson7754]

Wow. Great video.

[@LWJCarroll]

Thanks very enjoyable. Laurie. NZ. 😊

[@matthuck378]

Being an artist with a 100K+ studio/shop must be awesome.

[@kellymoses8566]

Being able to make a good living as an artist is incredibly hard.

[@Lily-gr1ct]

a 2-3 week anneal is a long time. I guess because it's cast glass it's already in a mould, but in blown glass even with solid thick pieces they would shift in the kiln. Obviously the pieces are huge and very thick but honestly I'm surprised it's more than 3 days. Really interesting to see another process within glass. I rarely see casting in this size and scale

[@colinreidglass]

with only 3 days annealing, if the piece didn't come out of the kiln cracked, it would have permanent strain and could crack at any time. It needs such a long time in the kiln annealing to eliminate the strain.

[@Lily-gr1ct]

@@colinreidglass Hi! Thank you for replying. I do lampworking and scientific glassblowing so I've never needed more than an overnight anneal, so it's fascinating to hear of such a long run time. For scientific glass and for a lot of the items I make we can just heat to anneal and crash it with no steps in between and it completely removes stress, but I've definitely run longer cycles for marbles. Was there tests or a general rule you followed where you came up with the 2-3 weeks anneal? I've heard so much conflicting things, and working smaller scale and borosilicate you can get away with a lot more. I presume you use the one big block for maximum chance at optical clarity? Truly incredible work. Love to see glass artists, especially others that are based in the UK

[@ohara.]

im in love

[@AaronSof]

I love this

[@giangquangvinh6487]

Amazinnnnnn

[@seficurada4375]

jaw dropped!

[@KristjanMets-k6c]

wow

[@trevorto1638]

Very impressive behind the scene making of, I wish there is a way to be more sustainable in the entire process.

[@colinreidglass]

The main environmental issue is electricity use. My supply is from renewable sources, mostly wind.

[@MrRbarbrow]

where does one buy a "log" of glass like the one you started with?

[@philljombs1151]

Amazing mind

[@garryferrington811]

From the employment office to art.

[@mikegeary8056]

COOL

[@dineshvyas]

Where to find glass? To work with.

[@laidman2007]

Sculpture is stunning but I'm horrified by the lack of dust masks.

[@colinreidglass]

thanks for your concern, but don't worry, we use masks, ear defenders, full respirator hoods with positive pressure etc. all the time. Just not always when shooting the video.

[@oitoitoi1]

Lovely. He should try Macwax spray rather than brushing it on, much finer layers and a lot quicker too.

[@colinreidglass]

I don't use Macwax.

[@saivignessramasamy7248]

🤩😍😍🤩

[@streetDAOC]

7:50 did he melt his camera here? Why’d he leave a camera in the kiln knowing it would get rly hot?

[@elluisito000]

Is a heat-resistant camera, probably the same one they use inside of volcanos and such.

[@Alphapigeon8881]

This guy is going to die younger due to all the glass particles he's inhaling

[@colinreidglass]

I'll take that as a compliment as its too late for me to die young. Thanks for your concern, we wear full protective gear.

[@suntzu6122]

Shouldnt he be wearing a breathing mask? Glass in your lungs cant be good.

[@SPQRxUSAxNUSA]

I was sort of annoyed and bored- until I saw the end.

[@bricology]

Meh. 🤷‍♂

[@cygnusrays]

I'm speechless! That was the most exquisite piece and mesmerising process that I've ever seen.