by Anna Alsina Bardagí | Aug 9, 2024 | Casting tips, Glass art blog
Achieving a flawless finish on optical glass sculptures requires patience, precision, and the right techniques. Polishing is a crucial step in bringing out the true beauty of the material—its clarity, refraction, and ability to capture light. Whether you are a...
by Anna Alsina Bardagí | Feb 11, 2024 | featured_home, Glass art blog
I really enjoyed meeting everyone at the opening of my solo exhibition in the Museum of Contemporary Glass Art (MAVA). If you happen to visit Madrid, Spain, it will be running until April 7, 2024. The exhibition ‘Constellation, Universes of Optical Glass’...
by Anna Alsina Bardagí | Feb 10, 2024 | Casting tips, Glass art blog
When polishing glass with an automatic grinder, one of the most challenging aspects is overcoming surface tension: that moment when the slurry mix and the water on the metal disc become literally “glued” to the glass sculpture and refuse to detach from...
by Anna Alsina Bardagí | Dec 3, 2023 | featured_home, Glass art blog
It was a great experience to share my work with glass lovers and attend the Contemporary Glass Biennale in Troyes, France (November 24 – December 17, 2023). Here’s a selection of pictures and the exhibition catalog for more...
by Anna Alsina Bardagí | Jun 2, 2023 | Casting tips, Glass art blog
Removing scratches from an optical glass sculpture can be a delicate process. Depending on the depth of the scratch, you may need to start the full grinding and polishing process again. Here are a few steps you can try to remove scratches from optical glass: Clean the...
