Glaciacast by McGuire Glass

Each panel is made by melting glass over botanical matter, such as oak and olive tree branches, or strawberry vines.

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Glaciacast by Ireland-based McGuire Glass is a flora-themed series of cast glass panels. Each panel is made by melting glass over botanical matter, such as oak and olive tree branches, or strawberry vines. Because the glass is heated to a temperature of 800 C, the plant material is burned off, leaving its unique imprint. The glass then cools for 30 hours. Panels are made to order in custom sizes up to 40″ by 32″, with a satin, silver, or bronze finish, and framed in an array of materials. The panels can also be assembled into a coffee table. mcguireglass.ie

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