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Anete Trifanova
Glass, copper, aluminum
April 2024
A task in creativity
As part of a glasswork lecture, we were tasked with creating a terrarium. Drawing inspiration from the gothic towers of my Academy, I aimed to translate their architectural beauty into a unique glass design.
Designing the structure
I began by 3D modeling a tower, drawing patterns that captured the gothic essence. These patterns were then transferred to paper and used as templates for cutting the glass pieces, ensuring precision in every detail.
Crafting with glass and metal
The glass elements were carefully shaped and assembled through soldering with tin metal. This traditional technique added strength and stability to glass structure.
Creation
The final terrarium stands 50 cm tall and 10 cm wide, a delicate yet striking representation of gothic architecture. Its intricate details and luminous glass surfaces make it both a functional terrarium and a piece of art.
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Fun facts and experience from project
Cutting glass with dull tools was a struggle - sharp tools make everything easier!
Found out that cutting glass takes strong hand muscles and a lot of focus.
Realized it’s best to cut the glass shapes perfectly first — less sanding and perfecting shape later saves much time.
Discovered that pressing the tin tape firmly on the edges is key; lightly sticking it won’t hold.
Soldering the pieces together was both challenging and satisfying — it’s where everything came together (I mean everything - balancing pieces, tools not doing proper job, things sliding and falling).
This project made me appreciate how rewarding hands - on work with glass can be!
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