Iamon Glass
Unique Hand-crafted American Glass Art
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Iamon Glass
Unique Hand-crafted American Glass Art
Where It Began
Where It Began
By chance or destiny, in the fall of 2003 I was introduced to the art of glass blowing by a friend. (Specifically, Lampworking, more commonly referred to as Flameworking.) It so intrigued me that I found myself spending as much time as possible watching him work, and it wasn't long before I had a setup of my own. I began to teach myself through trial and error, and quickly grasped the tricks of the trade. I learned the conventions of glass blowing, but soon my creativity led me to create new designs and patterns of my own, eventually emerging with my own unique style of glass work.
In the spring of 2007 I was hired to teach at a local studio in Rochester, NY, where I found an even greater love in teaching. Being able to share my knowledge with both new and seasoned students is an incredibly rewarding experience. I have continued to teach and share my passion for glass ever since.
Glass blowing to me is much more than a job. It is a way for me to explore my creativity and to bring joy to others. I love what I do, and I take great pride in every piece I make.
The Glass
The Glass
Memorial Glass
Memorial Glass
About Glass Connections Memorial Glass
About Glass Connections Memorial Glass
A WAY TO HOLD NEAR THE ONE YOU'VE LOST...
The Birth of Glass Connections
Glass Connections grew out of the loss of a very special person in my life, my grandfather.
A few months after loosing my grandfather, I was approached by my aunt to create a memorial piece. She was curious if I could incorporate some of my grandfathers ashes into a pendant. I thought about her request for a while, before deciding on a design. I chose to make hollow teardrop pendants for each of my aunts and uncles, and a hollow heart shaped pendant for my grandmother; each pendant containing a small amount of my grandfathers ashes.
I brought the pendants with me to our family Christmas and handed one to each of my family members, many of whom had known nothing of my project. Their reactions were of awe, amazement, and gratitude. There were more than a few tears shed that day.
My aunt Laura in particular was especially moved by the gesture. It means the world to her to be able to keep her father close. She often wears the pendant, and has told me that it lifts her spirits when she does.
It meant the world to me, to be able to do this for my family. I know that my Grandfather is looking down on me, and this venture with a loving heart and open arms. I know he would be both honored and proud to have been my inspiration.
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