Top glass
Nov 18, 2019
1 minute
Photography WILL HORNER
Words
GAVIN KIRK
could not be more true than for glassblowers. While artisans such as Tom Brennan, master craftsman at Waterford Crystal, seem to relish the craft of manipulating – 10 contestants vying to be the ‘Best in Blow’ – and viral YouTube videos that truly beautiful glass objets are making their way back to the fore, and into everyday use. For Irish-born Tom, who followed in his father’s footsteps to craft fine crystal in Waterford city, the attitude of using these pieces in everyday living is key. “Why tuck them out of sight?” he asks. “They’re made with love for you to enjoy.” Belle
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