# Futuristic Firearm Glassworks Jeff Burnette Creates Uniquely Glass Blown 'Raygunz' By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-28 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeff-burnette References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/06/27/science-ficton-rayguns-in-blown-glass/) & [joeblowglassworks](http://www.joeblowglassworks.com/) Who would have ever thought that the traditional art of [glass blowing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-glass-bottles) could have ever given birth to a collection of futuristic firearms as seen in Jeff Burnette's collection. Clearly inspired by [classic science fiction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-ban-star-wars) literature, movies and TV shows, Jeff Burnette's Raygunz series looks just like the weapons used in those now-retro worlds. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Jeff Burnette's [delicate glass work](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upglas-collection) happens to actually look like the rayguns they are shaped as. Yet, careful handling is still required considering that these aren't actually toys or guns, but art. As one of the leading glassblowers in Canada, Jeff Burnette crafts these intricate creations using a very detailed, painstaking process that puts all digital forms of art to shame. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Art:** A trend of creating art inspired by classic science fiction literature, movies, and TV shows, such as Jeff Burnette's glass blown 'Raygunz' collection. - **Blurring Boundaries:** A trend of blurring the lines between traditional art forms and modern technology, as demonstrated by Jeff Burnette's use of glass blowing to create futuristic firearms. - **Digital Craftsmanship:** A trend of utilizing digital technology to enhance and refine traditional art techniques, exemplified by Jeff Burnette's meticulous process of crafting glass rayguns. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can embrace the trend of creating futuristic art pieces inspired by science fiction, like Jeff Burnette's glass blown 'Raygunz'. - **Glassblowing:** The glassblowing industry can explore the opportunity of creating unique and intricate glass pieces that resemble futuristic firearms, similar to Jeff Burnette's 'Raygunz' collection. - **Digital Art:** The digital art industry can incorporate traditional art forms, such as glass blowing, with digital tools to create innovative and visually stunning art pieces, like Jeff Burnette's 'Raygunz'. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md) - [Digital Archetype Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-rex-van-minnen-1.md) - [Artisanal Glassware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fazeek.md) - [Glass Geometry Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-collection.md) - [Artisanal Artful Glass Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaanch-glass-series.md) - [Artful Bright Glass Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-your-rocks-off-honey.md) - [Anamorphic Fuzzy Glowing Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alien-vases.md) - [Glass Accessories Collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-ravens.md) - [Scientifically-Accurate Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-microbiology.md)