Art Glass authentic Purple Hummingbird Ornament

A new take on a classic theme - this art glass hummingbird figurine in vibrant transparent purple, green, and orange will delight any nature lover or glass collector with its lifelike attention to detail.

I hand-make each piece, one-at-a-time, without the use of molds, using techniques learned from master Venetian glass artists. Initially working from photos and sketches, I start by melting glass rods in a torch flame and spontaneously build up the sculpture from bits or "gathers" of molten glass. The Italian soda-lime glass I'm using is finicky and tricky to work with - too much time spent on any given detail will often cause the piece to crack (irreparably), so an intense focus and a little luck are essential to each finished hummingbird.

Once finished and allowed to cool, the piece is annealed in a digital kiln for lasting authentic stability.

I especially love the effect of combining transparent and opaque colored glass to create a uniquely beautiful and luminous glass ornament.


Measuring a life-size 2.5" x 2.5" x 2" it comes suspended on an gold nylon ribbon, ready to hang in your favorite window or on your tree for Christmas.