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35 Unusual Glass Creations

From Glass Pillows to Glass Skeletons & Real-Life Glass Slippers

— October 26, 2009 — Art & Design
You might think that the world of glass-blowing is limited to just snow globes and vases, but the unusual glass creations in this cluster will show you the other side to this industry. From woven glass to glass pillows, this transparent and fragile substance has inspired a number of curious breakables.

Check out these and more unusual glass creations from our archives below. Which is your favorite?

Implications - From unusable art tools to fractured glass furniture, these unusual glass creations push the limits of design. This type of art form relies heavily on delicate touch and physics to execute. Artists are pushing the limits of design to continue to expose their work in the art and design world through innovative designs that test the limits of science.
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Fake Plastic Baggies
Fake Plastic Baggies
The Unzipped Glass Bag is More Eco Than a Ziplock
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Unusable Art Tools
Unusable Art Tools
Fabrica Submits Glass Fire Extinguishers & More to Paris ToolsGalerie
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Cold Bent Glass
Cold Bent Glass
Artist Patents Unique Method for Glasswork
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Glass Bird Cages
Glass Bird Cages
Esque Studio Design
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Nutritious Night Lights
Nutritious Night Lights
The Milk Glass LED Lamp
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Light-Emitting Glass
Light-Emitting Glass
Saaz Glass
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Glass Raindrops
Glass Raindrops
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Glass-Cased Commodes
Glass-Cased Commodes
Clear ‘Furniture With Memory' Takes Your Decor Back to The Future
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Glass Matchboxes
Glass Matchboxes
Jen Pearson Recycles Apothecary Jars Into Chic Match Holders
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Gas in Glass
Gas in Glass
Out Of This World Cooking
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Glass Spinning Wheels
Glass Spinning Wheels
Andy Paiko Designs Delicate Yet Functional Masterpieces
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Glass Bone Skeletons
Glass Bone Skeletons
The Melli Ink Skeletal Sculpture Is Some Pretty Glassy Art
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Blown Plastic Lights
Blown Plastic Lights
Nendo ‘Blown Fabric' Produces Lighting That Mimics Glass
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Glass Pillows
Glass Pillows
Verreum Design is Gorgeous, But Not Very Comfortable
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Swine Flu Art
Swine Flu Art
Luke Jerram's Glass Sculptures of Deadly Microbes
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Designer Hourglasses
Designer Hourglasses
Sandy Jewelry Puts Time on Your Side
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Knitting with Glass
Knitting with Glass
The Andromeda Knit Light Fixture by Karim Rashid & Michela Vianello
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Glass Balloon Animals
Glass Balloon Animals
Jeff Koons Rooftop Exhibit at the Met
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Luxury Fruit
Luxury Fruit
Glass Art by Anthony Biancaniello
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Glass Bottle Mouse Traps
Glass Bottle Mouse Traps
Rodent-Friendly Traps Consisting Of Household Objects
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Glass Fashion
Glass Fashion
Mariana and Susanna Sent Create See-Through Styles
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Fractured Glass Furniture
Fractured Glass Furniture
Danny Lane Creates Displays the Strength of Glass
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Bug Art
Bug Art
Tiny Glass Insect Sculptures
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Murano Glass Eyeballs
Murano Glass Eyeballs
Delifina Delettre Fendi's Beasties
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Clear Glass Bathtub
Clear Glass Bathtub
Wasauna Whirlpool for Two
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Recycled Windshield Glass
Recycled Windshield Glass
Cracked Up Building Panels for Eco-Friendly Architectural Panache
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Eco Alternative Christmas Trees
Eco Alternative Christmas Trees
Recycled Glass Water Bottles Make a Very Green Tree
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3M Canada Security Glass Filled with Real Money
3M Canada Security Glass Filled with Real Money
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Candy Colored Bathtubs
Candy Colored Bathtubs
The Fiberglass ‘Jolie' Tub Is Vibrant Yet See-Through
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Waterfall Sinks 2
Waterfall Sinks 2
CBD Glass Studio Designs
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Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Real Life Cinderella Shoes
Glass Designs by Asa Jungnelius
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Fairytale Footwear
Fairytale Footwear
Maison Martin Margiela's Glass Slippers Cost a Fantastical Fortune
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Glass Mobile Phones
Glass Mobile Phones
‘Glassy Glassy' by Mac Funamizu
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Glass Toilet Cubicles
Glass Toilet Cubicles
Swiss Public Bathrooms
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Naughty Stained Glass
Naughty Stained Glass
Eroti-Glass ‘They Call Me Wilson' Art Is Clearly Sexy
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