Dani Dreams of Glass

I’m Dani, a retired chemistry professor and glass artist in Cincinnati, OH, dreaming up unique creations in fused glass jewelry, ornaments, stand-up statues, and functional art bowls/dishes for entertaining and everyday fun. All items are hand-crafted by me from “scratch” – I produce the pieces from sheets of glass in my home studio.

My fusing journey began over 12 years ago at a social event at a local glass studio. I’ve always been “crafty” – sewing, knitting, crocheting and such – so glass became another medium for me to explore creative ideas. My background in chemistry has helped my understanding of how glass behaves and the possible reactions of colors to provide some surprising results. I love teaching and incorporating science into my art. My pieces contain elements of classic quilts, Fibonacci sequences, Einstein shapes, and more. And nothing goes to waste – leftovers from larger projects are recycled into smaller pieces like “scrap” hearts, abstract jewelry & dishes, and accompanying pieces for large dishes.

The pieces shown here represent the variety of items I dream up, including commissions. Some of them are available and some have gone on to new homes. Every piece is unique and won’t be recreated, but a similar idea can be designed for you. Visit my shop and browse a bit to find that treasure just for you and yours. I ship within the United States.

For me, my art is at its best when it can be both visually pleasing and functional. I think a beautiful dish makes food taste even better and beautiful jewelry makes every outfit special. I want my art to help people have a beautiful day every day.

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