sculpted editions
Valo means light. This piece is designed to hold and radiate the feeling of warmth .
Each fine cut is made on a diamond wheel, slowly carving away at the glossy material until a beautiful ball of light rays emerges.
Valo disassembles into a bulbous vase and a tall wood container.
Designed and prototyped in 2022.
Permanent collection.
H. 38cm dia. 34cm
Dimensions are approximate, due to the handmade nature of the materials.
The materials come to our warehouse in Germany where they are fitted and assembled.
Mould blowing
Large pieces like our Valo are mould blown by a team of glass blowers. For this a large bubble of hot glass is gathered on an iron pipe, heated and put inside a wooden mould
Shape giving
The bubble is filled with air by the glass blower blowing into the pipe whiles constantly rotating it between his hands. It fills out the mould and takes on its new shape.
The piece needs to be blown and turned for some time, to allow the glass to be cool enough to keep its shape.
cooling
After this the mould is opened and the glass shape taken out. It is allowed to cool for a while before it is gently placed inside a cooling oven.