Solid Rod 1

$1,450.00

cast glass and fabricated steel

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We create hand-made cast glass works. Using the age-old technique of lost wax casting. We craft forms ranging in shape from jewel-like elements to large sculptural pieces. Our work, which is featured in settings ranging from private gardens to urban spaces, blends industrial gear and traditional bead forms. By combing the creative talents of our team, we meld fragility and solidity, transparency and opacity, and visual and tactile beauty.

Margaret Joplin established Design Collaborations in 1990. She brings an exciting range of experience to projects. Having designed both public art, urban, commercial, and residential landscapes, she is well prepared and willing to undertake any project. She has designed, fabricated, installed and constructed projects; and has an extensive experience in creating comfortable, welcoming environments. Margaret has earned a consistent record of following through at every point in the process. She meets deadlines and respect budgets.

Michael began college in printmaking but quickly discovered the possibilities of glass. He began blowing glass in 1972, and opened his first studio in 1978 in Prescott, Arizona. Michael has studied or interned with Dale Chihuly, Mark Peiser, Klaus Moje, Fritz Dreisbach, Jack Schmidt, and Ann Warff. He was heavily involved with the Sonoran Glass School, serving as board member from inception in 2001 until 2017. After several glass studios in Tucson, he joined his wife in making unique glass works using the lost wax method to create public art as well as lighting and other decorative and functional items.