If you’re interested in lampworking and functional art you’ll definitely want to listen to the fantastic podcast “Talking Out Your Glass”. TOYG features in depth conversations with the masters of glass blowing and the functional glass art movement. Host extraordinaire Shawn Waggoner is the former editor of Glass Art Magazine and her silky smooth voice and thoughtful questions set her subjects at ease. The results are often very informative and entertaining interviews. Piece Water Solution is a proud sponsor of this great podcast. The latest podcast features none other than the ultra talented Devin Somerville aka Crunklestein.

With over 20 years on the torch developing his skills, Crunklestein has created a unique aesthetic that is instantly recognizable as his own. Using his own millefiore that he tirelessly creates in his studio, Crunklestein stacks these millies to sculpt his pieces. The Chameleon and other creatures of the natural world are frequent motifs in Crunklestein’s glass work. In Crunklestein’s interview, he teaches about this “chip stack” technique. If you are a fan of Crunklestein and want to learn more about functional glass art you’ll definitely want to give it a listen here:

 

To see more of Crunklestein’s remarkable work you’ll definitely want to follow his instagram account here.

If you are ever lucky enough to own one of these priceless works of headie art you’ll definitely need to use Piece Water Solution to protect it. Using  Piece Water Solution greatly reduces the chance of breaking your glass and your hits will be way cleaner and smoother. Not just for headies, if you care about your glass, you should be using Piece Water Solution.