Topic: Huge Vera Walther vase - show and tell

[flying free]

thanks Dirk
mine is dated 1985and signed.
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[chopin-liszt]

These are definitely the melted-est bottles I've seen recycled; there must be some serious skill to these Cobras. 

[dirk.]

My connection was so slow when I read the thread and I didnīt wait
for the picture to blow up...   

[flying free]

that's ok 
I love his work - I've added this piece and his link, in the Studio Glass list for the 1980's
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[Ivo]

this is my collection of 1 off - the butterfly cup. 

[flying free]

I love that Ivo.  How is the decoration done?  Is it on the exterior and engraved?
It's very beautiful.
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[Ivo]

Tiny little air bubbles inside the glass outlining butterflies and floral motif - and I haven't got a clue how he got them in there.

[flying free]

He is one of the most interesting makers I've come across - his work can only be described as 'exquisite'.  I did wonder if it might be internal decoration as it seems he has a love of 'encasing' his decoration so it cannot be damaged (well unless dropped or bashed of course).
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[Ivo]

Oh yes it is definitely clear cased.

[chopin-liszt]

Some sort of miniature ariel technique, perhaps using a dremmel or stippling tool... ?