Molten Glass on Wood Vase Candle Holder

Cool, light-aqua glass settles into warm Indonesian wood, like water finding its shore. The two meet in quiet balance — smooth gloss against matte grain, curve against contour. Hand-shaped while still hot, the glass softens over a sculptural piece of Balinese Gamal root and sets to its natural lines. Youll see tiny bubbles and gentle striations within the thick, rounded rim — signs of the making. The wood holds its own story: knots, irregular edges, and tonal shifts from honey to deep brown. Together they create an organic, asymmetrical vessel that rests with ease in the palm and on the table. Rooted in a Balinese approach to craft — guiding materials rather than forcing them — each piece honors what nature offers, finished with simple hand tools and patient technique. The result feels both grounded and refined, a small landscape of glass and wood you can live with every day. As a candle holder, the rounded opening welcomes a tea light or small votive; the aqua tint softens the glow, and the wooden base keeps the form steady. It also sits beautifully empty as functional art, or cradling an air plant, pebbles, or a few cut blooms. Place it on a console, bedside, or a quiet corner where you pause. Care: Set on a stable, heat-safe surface. Allow the glass to cool before moving. Wipe the glass with a soft cloth; dust the wood and keep it dry.