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The latest techniques, tips & news in glass casting
Interview with Anna Alsina (Nuvol.com)
“Patience is the mother of science, but also of art” Through her sculptures made of optical glass, Anna Alsina Bardagí explores light and gravity. Read the original interview on Nuvol.com Anna Alsina Bardagí delves into the interplay of light and gravity...
Optical glass polishing: 8 practical tips for a crystal-clear finish
Last updated: July 6, 2026 Polishing is one of the most demanding stages in the creation of an optical glass sculpture. A successful polish reveals the qualities that make optical glass so compelling: clarity, depth, light transmission, and reflection. Over the years,...
Solo exhibition: Museum of Contemporary Glass Art
I really enjoyed meeting everyone at the opening of my solo exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Glass Art (MAVA) in Madrid. ‘Constellation, Universes of Optical Glass’ ran from February 7 until July 31, 2024, offering an immersive journey through space and light....
How to overcome surface tension during optical glass polishing
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 each other. It...
Glass biennale in Troyes, France
First contemporary glass art biennale in France Participating in the first Glass Biennale in Troyes, France, was an inspiring experience. This inaugural event, themed "The Presence of Glass in Contemporary Art," ran from November 24 to December 17, 2023. The...
How to remove scratches from an optical glass sculpture
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: ...
Glass casting: materials and equipment
What are the basic materials and equipment needed for glass casting? Depending on the size of your studio, your glass projects, or your techniques, you’ll need a variety of different tools and machines. Here’s the list of basic materials and equipment I use to create...
Catching the light exhibition
Exploring Catalan glass art at the Maricel Museum From November 12, 2022, to May 14, 2023, the Maricel Museum in Sitges, Barcelona, hosted the exhibition "Catching the Light: Looking at Contemporary Catalan Glass." As one of the featured artists, I had the...
May the glass be with you
I was invited to participate in May the glass be with you, a digital initiative linked to the 2022 International Year of Glass. The project is a tribute to artists, institutions, companies, museums, producers, and filmmakers contributing to the world of glass. From...