Mantle | Glass sculpture

Mantle was created using glass casting and cold-working methods. The two suspended layers inside the sculpture were achieved through controlled surface treatment before firing.

Creating Mantle was a detailed process that spanned several weeks. I started by sculpting a prototype out of fine art plasticine. Then, I calculated the required glass blocks—particularly three large pieces—using mathematical formulas to ensure precision.

The floating effects in the center of the sculpture were achieved through a combination of fire polishing and surface treatment before the pieces were melted in the kiln for approximately two weeks. After firing, I spent several weeks on cold working to reach optical transparency.

Mantle was created using Ohara’s eco-optical glass. Its purity and optical properties were instrumental in achieving the final reflections and optical illusions within the sculpture.