A Glass Sculptor or artist can turn the 'impossible' into 'possible' when it comes to making glass objects. But the high demand for glass collectibles these days doesn't seem to match the number of people making them. Although techniques in making art glass has been around for centuries, even now, glass artisans can be counted by hand.

That's because glass isn't a very easy material to work with. Rather, the use of this substance in art can even be questionable: with its translucent beauty and obvious fragility, it's a paradox in itself. Surely artists can use other materials which are easier to craft or transform. There is wood, clay, metal, cloth, paint, and even stone. However, there's just something about this substance which can only be described as 'ethereal'.


 
To showcase an air of elegance and style, many home owners and decorators use Glass Art and its various collectible forms. Since stained glass is no longer used to adorn homes (though it's still seen on many old cathedrals and other public structures), one can opt to have displays of stunning glass artworks instead. 
Glass Art by JackStorms

 
It's unusual to use glass in art. But it's this same exact quality which has endeared it to many artists and art lovers worldwide. Maybe it's this material's fragility which makes for compelling pieces; or its translucent attribute that has mesmerized people through the ages. One thing is certain: glass art and sculptures will always have a place in society.