2023. Blown and lampworked glass, lasercut acrylic, silicone.

Blown and lampworked glass. Photo by Sylvain Deleu

Blown and lampworked glass. Photo by Sylvain Deleu

2023. Blown and lampworked glass, lasercut acrylic, silicone.

2023. Blown and lampworked glass, lasercut acrylic, silicone. Photo by Sylvain Deleu

Blown and lampworked glass, lasercut acrylic, silicone. Photo by Sylvain Deleu

2023. Blown and lampworked glass. Photo by Sylvain Deleu

2023. Blown and lampworked glass, lasercut acrylic, silicone.

Water jet cut and hot sculpted glass- combining tradition with technology.

Water jet cut and hot sculpted glass- combining tradition with technology.

Water jet cut and hot sculpted glass- combining tradition with technology.

Plume I. 2023. Blown and lampworked glass was combined hot in the hotshop to create these pieces. This work was shown at PROCESS Exhibition in April 2023, and will be exhibited at Artefact with QEST from 9-13 May for London Craft Week. Photo by Simon Bruntnell.

Plume I & II 2023. Blown and lampworked glass was combined hot in the hotshop to create these pieces. This work was shown at PROCESS Exhibition in April 2023, and will be exhibited at Artefact with QEST from 9-13 May for London Craft Week. Photo by Simon Bruntnell.

2022

Glass, silicone.

Haptic Bellows I & II consist of two bulbous forms, with elongated narrow necks to signify the bellowing of the molten glass under inflation. A cavity is carved out of the blown forms in their cold state and a silicone membrane is fitted which is perforated by over 150 individually lampworked leaf like forms. The purpose of these details is to provoke the viewer’s curiosity to come closer and even touch the glass, but to teeter on the uncertainty of the material’s ability to survive this interaction. However, the combination of the modular glass components with the silicone membrane allows this work to move, becoming more durable and repairable, welcoming human engagement.

Haptic Bellows I & II consist of two bulbous forms, with elongated narrow necks to signify the bellowing of the molten glass under inflation. A cavity is carved out of the blown forms in their cold state and a silicone membrane is fitted which is perforated by over 150 individually lampworked leaf like forms. The purpose of these details is to provoke the viewer’s curiosity to come closer and even touch the glass, but to teeter on the uncertainty of the material’s ability to survive this interaction. However, the combination of the modular glass components with the silicone membrane allows this work to move, becoming more durable and repairable, welcoming human engagement.

Haptic Bellows I & II consist of two bulbous forms, with elongated narrow necks to signify the bellowing of the molten glass under inflation. A cavity is carved out of the blown forms in their cold state and a silicone membrane is fitted which is perforated by over 150 individually lampworked leaf like forms. The purpose of these details is to provoke the viewer’s curiosity to come closer and even touch the glass, but to teeter on the uncertainty of the material’s ability to survive this interaction. However, the combination of the modular glass components with the silicone membrane allows this work to move, becoming more durable and repairable, welcoming human engagement.

Nearly 600 individually lampworked pieces sit into a flexible, soft silicon framework.

2019.

Blown Glass, 3D Printed PLA, Recycled Bicycle Rubber.

This wearable glass neckpiece is made possible by combining the handmade glass with a digitally designed ball and socket joint at the rear. This clever but simple joint allows the glass to move to fit the wearer’s contours, but has a set range of motion to prevent the glass components hitting of each other and breaking-thus prolonging the lifespan of the piece.

2019.

Blown glass, 3D printed ball and socket joint, recycled bicycle rubber.

2019.

Blown Glass, 3D Printed PLA, Recycled Bicycle Rubber.

This wearable glass neckpiece is made possible by combining the handmade glass with a digitally designed ball and socket joint at the rear. This clever but simple joint allows the glass to move to fit the wearer’s contours, but has a set range of motion to prevent the glass components hitting of each other and breaking-thus prolonging the lifespan of the piece.

2019.

Blown Glass, 3D Printed PLA, Recycled Bicycle Rubber.

This wearable glass neckpiece is made possible by combining the handmade glass with a digitally designed ball and socket joint at the rear. This clever but simple joint allows the glass to move to fit the wearer’s contours, but has a set range of motion to prevent the glass components hitting of each other and breaking-thus prolonging the lifespan of the piece

2019.

Lampworked Glass, Lasercut Rubber.

This piece was developed in line with the Sisyphus Light. The combination of materials and fixing method allows the glass movement, flexibility, repairability and, most importantly, wearability.

2019.

Handblown glass, Lampworked Glass, Laser Cut Rubber, LED lighting Components.

This lighting pendant was designed to explore the possibilities of ‘flexible glass’. The modular design and assembly method makes component replacement easy. This allows the product to enter the circular economy for repair, replacement, and recycling, as well as allowing bespoke designs to be made by Laura and clients.

2019.

Handblown glass, Lampworked Glass, Laser Cut Rubber, LED lighting Components.

Detail image showing how glass is held in place by rubber using a simple but effective ‘buttonhole’ method.

This lighting pendant was designed to explore the possibilities of ‘flexible glass’. The modular design and assembly method makes component replacement easy. This allows the product to enter the circular economy for repair, replacement, and recycling, as well as allowing bespoke designs to be made by Laura and clients.

3D Printed Vortex Whiskey Tumbler used as a prototype for my client to visualise the finished piece before full glass production. The 3D print is also used as the mould making posiitive for the mould used in the glass blowing process.

2015. Blown and hot sculpted glass with repurposed bicycle rubber. Shown as part of my BA show entitled ‘Sisyphus' .

2015. Blown and hot sculpted glass with repurposed bicycle rubber. Shown as part of my BA show entitled ‘Sisyphus' .

2018. Blown Glass, Aluminium, mixed media. Detail shot of Slump; a collaborative sculpture between Laura Quinn and Daniel Widolff.

2015. Lampworked glass in polypropylene and silicone armature. Shown as part of my BA show entitled ‘Sisyphus' .

2019. The tumbling tumbler perfectly airs your wine, and swills your whiskey or brandy as it swills. These playful drinking glasses were formed by blowing molten glass in a mould formed by 3D printing and rapid prototyping processes. This item will soon be available on our online shop.

2018. Blown Glass. These optically striking tumblers were created with the assistance of 3D printing and rapid prototyping to achieve the geometric, and elegant twist. Available in our online shop.

2018. Blown Glass, Aluminium, mixed media. Detail shot of Slump; a collaborative sculpture between Laura Quinn and Daniel Widolff.

2018. Blown Glass. These optically striking tumblers were created with the assistance of 3D printing and rapid prototyping to achieve the geometric, and elegant twist. Available in our online shop.

2014.

Lampworked Glass, Ceramic.

Created during the research period during my BA in Glass Design, this sample explores how glass and other materials might combine. Though visually beautiful, the clay and glass added no functional material qualities to each other. The structure was rigid, not wearable, not easily repairable or recyclable as glue was used to hold components in place. This was an important test for Laura as it was before introducing soft materials like rubber into her work

2018.

Plaster, Paper Pulp, Sawdust.

This mould was taken from the 3D printed PLA positive for the Vortex Whiskey Tumbler. Molten glass is then blown into this mould and takes on its negative form.

2014.

Lampworked Glass, Ceramic.

Created during the reseach period during my BA in Glass Design, this sample explores how glass and other materials might combine. Though visually beautiful, the clay and glass added no functional material qualities to each other. The structure was rigid, not wearable, not easily repairable or recyclable as glue was used to hold components in place. This was an important test for Laura as it was before introducing soft materials like rubber into her work