Another piece from the very beginning of my glassblowing journey. This is one of the first marble-style pendants I ever made, created during the weekend I traveled from New York to Massachusetts to blow glass for the first time at Manifest Studios.
Made with Amber Purple, this pendant has a soft, organic color palette that shifts through warm amber, subtle purple, and almost opalescent tones depending on the lighting. The rounded marble form contains early experimentation with depth and movement inside the glass, while the colorful bail adds another pop of character.
This piece comes from my first-ever weekend behind the torch, long before I developed the sculptural style and techniques I use today. The imperfections and experimental qualities aren’t something I’m trying to hide—they’re part of what makes this an authentic piece of my progression.
Daniel "Kraz" Krasnopolsky is a New York glass artist and instructor at Long Island Glass. Known for his creative sculptures, colorful pendants, and engaging teaching style. Enjoying making memorable creations from molten glass, truly a passion from within.