A new special exhibition will begin on Saturday, November 26th!
The exhibition is called "Warm Glass Exhibition."
This is the last exhibition of the year.
Perfect for this chilly season,
A glass vessel for enjoying hot drinks.
Here are some heat-resistant glass pieces.
The following people cooperated with this exhibition:
Craft U, a glass studio in Niigata.
Including Yasunori Tokuma (right) and the second-generation Junichi Tokuma (left),
Currently, four craftsmen work at this workshop.
We specialize in heat-resistant glass burner processing.
It is a rare and valuable private workshop.
Glass Studio Craft You
@craft__u
He opened his studio in 1991. He established his craft in the genre of burner work, using reliable techniques to bring out the characteristics of heat-resistant glass. He sells his works, which cater to a wide range of markets, focusing on household items that are both easy to use and fashionable.
The heat-resistant glass products made by Craft You are:
Withstands temperature differences up to 120°C.
Furthermore, if the series is made only of glass,
Great for use in microwaves and dishwashers.
Heat-resistant glass is such a convenient material.
Special equipment is required,
This is something that would normally be difficult for a private workshop to handle.
So why is Craft U able to produce heat-resistant products?
After building a career of about 40 years at a glass manufacturer, Yasunori set his sights on
It was a flask, a familiar item used in science experiments.
Based on that beautiful sphere,
By adding the spout, handle, and lid by hand,
This resulted in the creation of a product that combines unprecedented functionality with the appeal of craftsmanship.
"An artist may create something from scratch, but I want to add creativity and craftsmanship to existing products and create a glass craft brand that can be enjoyed in everyday life," says Yasunori.
When brewing tea, the glass pot
You can enjoy watching the movement and color change of the tea leaves.
Among them, the distinctive round pot is
This shape makes the tea leaves prone to "jumping".
"Jumping" refers to the up and down movement of tea leaves.
The oxygen in the tea binds to the tea leaves,
This phenomenon that occurs when the object is raised up is
It has the effect of bringing out the original aroma and flavor of the tea leaves.
The round pot is also available for purchase at our online shop.
・Perfectly round pot 1L
・Perfectly round pot 0.5L
Craft You also offers:
We offer Japanese tea, black tea, coffee, hot sake,
From mulled wine to
We offer a lineup of glassware to suit a variety of drinks.
・Japanese tea bowl ¥1,100 (tax included)
This handleless glass is perfect for teacups.
You can fully enjoy the green color of the tea leaves.
・Black tea cup with base GR ¥1,980 (tax included)
Small stirrer ¥660 (tax included)
A teacup with a green handle as an accent.
It also looks cute when paired with a leaf-shaped stirrer.
·coffee
Stack Cup ¥1,870 (tax included)
As the name suggests, the Stack Cup is
A convenient glass that can be stacked.
・Japanese sake teapot 300 ¥9,900 (tax included)
Kiraguinomi Clear ¥11,000 (tax included)
Hot sake in a glass teapot and sake cup.
In addition to clear sake cups,
Available in three colors: blue and amber.
・Hot wine cafe cup Suki ¥1,760 (tax included)
Deep cafe cups are
Perfect for mulled wine with orange and cinnamon.
In addition to the pots and glasses we introduced,
A rare design with legs for heat resistance,
Glasses with decorative handles, etc.
There are also plenty of heat-resistant cups available in a variety of colors and shapes.
This winter, enjoy your favorite hot drinks in a different way with heat-resistant glass.
Click here for a list of products listed on Glass Studio Craft You's online shop.
