Glass casting is a meticulous and time-consuming craft that demands skill and patience. One of the most challenging aspects of the process is cleaning the grinding machine, ensuring no contamination from previous silicon carbide grit. This video captures this tedious task in a speedy timelapse — in reality, it took me over an hour to complete.
The journey from impatience to patience
When I first started working with glass casting, I struggled with impatience. My mind craved instant results, and I often felt frustrated when things didn’t go as planned. Over time, I realized that changing my mindset was essential to get better at this intricate art form.
I trained myself to slow down and enjoy each moment, no matter how repetitive or time-consuming. The glass casting process is incredibly slow — it can take over three months to complete a single sculpture from the initial concept to the finished piece. Often, you have to wait weeks to discover whether your vision will come to life as intended.
The beauty of patience in glass casting
The glass casting journey has taught me to embrace the process rather than rush to the result. This valuable lesson goes beyond glass art and applies to life as a whole. In this profession, impatience only leads to disappointment. Instead, I’ve learned to find joy in every detail and to accept that quality takes time.
Whenever my mind races ahead, I remind myself that patience is key — not just in glass casting but in life itself.
Impatience will get you nowhere!