Undersea Themed Fused Glass Heart

This Undersea Themed Glass Heart is a piece I designed and created in my home studio, where every step – from arranging the glass to firing it in my kiln – is done with intention and care. This piece was inspired by the beautiful Honeymoon Island, the wonderful beach state park just up the street from my home.

In making this heart, I started with hand-selected pieces of glass and crushed glass, which I carefully layered in a heart-shaped mold. Heated to around 1500°F, the glass liquefied, flowing and blending into this beautiful underwater scene. As it cooled, the heart captured tiny details of marine life, including delicate murrini and millefiori patterns, pulled glass "noodles" (vitrograph), and small bubbles suspended like sunlight on ocean waves.

The heart’s front is smooth and rounded, while the back has a light texture from the mold, giving it a unique, tactile quality. Measuring about 2 inches by 2 inches and weighing approximately 40 grams, this heart is a perfect size to keep close – whether in a pocket, on a nightstand, or on your desk as a calming reminder of someone special. It’s not designed as a paperweight but as a meaningful token of love, friendship, or connection. It is a unique piece and truly one of a kind.

This heart comes in a small box, ready for gifting or as a personal keepsake.