What collectors see — and others don’t.
You can find glassware at the supermarket for under $10.
So why can a single lampworked glass piece from an artist’s studio sell for hundreds?
The answer lies in what’s behind the piece — and in what kind of value you’re trained to see.
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1. Premium Materials Make a Difference
Most mass-produced glass uses soda-lime (SiO₂ + Na₂O + CaO), which is easy to process but fragile — it cracks under thermal shock.
Lampworked glass, on the other hand, is typically made with borosilicate (SiO₂ + B₂O₃) — the same material used in laboratory glassware. Its benefits include:
• High thermal resistance: from -30°C to 400°C
• High purity and transparency, ideal for intricate color work
• Exceptional durability for delicate sculpting
At Ms Ember, we use imported Italian colored glass rods — the same ones used in Murano — known for their vibrant hues and gemstone clarity.
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2. It’s Not Manufactured. It’s Created.
Every lampworked piece is shaped in an open flame, by hand.
From concept and shaping to annealing and finishing, it may take days or even weeks to complete one item — with no guarantee of success.
If one step goes wrong, the piece is lost and must be started over.
That’s why each Ms Ember creation is one-of-a-kind — made entirely by the same artist, from start to finish.
This level of skill, time, and risk simply cannot be replicated by machines.
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3. Some People See Function. Others See Value.
Some may only see a “glass object.”
But collectors — the ones who choose Ms Ember — see something very different:
• An artwork that quietly elevates the entire room
• A rare piece that feels intentional, not mass-produced
• A reflection of their own aesthetic — quiet, confident, curated
They don’t need it to shout.
Their space already speaks for them.
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At Ms Ember, we craft for those who can tell the difference.
Lampworked glass isn’t for everyone — and that’s the point.
It’s for those who appreciate beauty, rarity, and meaning — all in one quiet flame.
