Ebook | Gelled Glass

The Gelled Glass method, developed by Danish artist Karen Lise Krabbe, offers an entirely new way of working with glass—one that feels more like shaping fabric than arranging a rigid material. Drawing upon incredible properties of a seaweed-derived substance called alginate, this method can be thought of as a next generation of pâte de verre, producing an elastic application of glass that can be layered, folded, twisted, and even knotted before firing. The realms of creative possibility it opens are vast, and, as-yet, barely tapped.

Whether you’re new to glass art or a seasoned maker, this manual is designed to be accessible and inspirational—encouraging exploration, play, and personal adaptation. With step-by-step guidance and visual references, it shares the fundamentals you will need to begin your own explorations of the novel options this technique makes available.

Gelled Glass is more than a technique. It’s an open invitation to discover completely new shapes, textures, and applications for glass. Ready to take your studio to wild, wonderful places? This ebook will get you launched. 37 pages, color, 2024.