The Gauge vase mirrors the behaviour of a flower. The weight of the water it contains holds the vase upright.
As the flower drinks, the vase gradually leans over as though wilting, letting us know that the vase may need a top-up.
‘Ribbed base’ photographed by John R Ward
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The Borosilicate Gauge Vase Collection
A gauge, in science, is an instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount of something. The Gauge vase indicates the level of remaining water by the angle of the vase’s neck.
As the flowers drink, the large kinetic vase slowly leans as though it is wilting, to show when the flowers need more water. This works because the weight of the water it contains holds the vase upright.
Each vase is mouth-blown in batches of twenty by a lamp-working studio in Slovenia. This family business was established in 1993 and now the second generation is involved.
This new range is available in four variants: Clear, Ribbed Base, Vortex (twisted stripes running down the neck) and Helix (with a more steeply twisted neck).
Photograph by John R Ward
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The Gauge vase in borosilicate glass. Chemistry apparatus is also built in borosilicate, due to the glass’s optical clarity and strength. It is is more resistant to thermal shock than other glass. It is referred to as ‘hard glass’ and has a higher melting point (approximately 1650 degrees Celsius) than ‘soft glass’. Because pieces are handmade, there is variation between each - a desirable sign that they are not produced by machine.
‘Ribbed base’ photographed by John R Ward
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A gauge, in science, is an instrument that measures and gives a visual display of the amount of something. The Gauge vase indicates the level of remaining water by the angle of the vase’s neck.
‘Vortex’ photograph by John R Ward
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As the flowers drink, the large kinetic vase slowly leans as though it is wilting, to show when the flowers need more water. This works because the weight of the water it contains holds the vase upright.
‘Helix’ photograph by John R Ward
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Introducing the Large Borosilicate ‘Gauge’ Vase Range.
Each vase is mouth-blown in batches of less than twenty by a lamp-working studio in Slovenia. This family business was established in 1993 and now the second generation is involved.
‘Clear’ photographed by John R Ward
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𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝘄𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗰𝗸
The twisted neck is formed from a rod of borosilicate that has straight ribs running down the inside. The twist is expertly added on the lathe.
𝗦𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁
The vase is supported during making, otherwise it would sag. When the vase is nearly finished, the supporting rod is flame cut to separate it. Once the vase is free, excess glass is removed from the base which is then shaped to give it the spherical form.
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴
Our large borosilicate Gauge vases are nearly ready… coming soon.
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Flame cut
Flame cutting of borosilicate glass uses a high-temperature flame, reaching over 1600°C. In the film, you can see the glass soften evenly as it rotates. Fixed flames surrounds the tube, and once the glass is soft, it is cut cleanly by the heat as the glass separates.
Annealing
During making the different parts of the vase are worked on over time. This results in tensions in the glass because the very hot soft glass is connected to the less hot rigid glass before it all cools down. Annealing relieves these internal stresses that have built up. The glass is initially annealed with a flame during the making while it is still turning on the lathe to relieve these excessive stresses. When shaping is completed, the vase is taken to an oven for a much longer annealing. Annealing in the oven is a controlled process of heating the entire piece so that the glass relaxes and then slowly letting it cool by gradually reducing the temperature of the oven.
This process ensures that the glass is durable during use.
The large borosilicate Gauge range… coming soon.
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✨ Craft in Motion ✨
Molten borosilicate glass takes shape, forming our large Gauge vase, meticulously hand-blown to exacting standards, where art and science meet in perfect harmony.
We are excited for the first of this new range to arrive soon — stay tuned for something extraordinary.
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