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    Gold Topaz Sculpture. A large sculpture at 18 x 12 x 11 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $950.00
    Gold Topaz Sculpture. A large sculpture at 18 x 12 x 11 cm.
    detail of gold topaz sculpture
    Gold Topaz Sculpture. A large sculpture at 18 x 12 x 11 cm.
    detail of gold topaz sculpture

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    $950.00
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    Gold Topaz Sculpture.  In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 18 x 12 x 11 cm. 

    The Silk Series was inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Beaver. A playful and charming hot worked glass sculpture at 9 x 7 x 7 cm.
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    $125.00
    Beaver. A playful and charming hot worked glass sculpture at 9 x 7 x 7 cm.
    Beaver tail view
    Beaver close up.
    Beaver. A playful and charming hot worked glass sculpture at 9 x 7 x 7 cm.
    Beaver tail view
    Beaver close up.

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    $125.00
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    Beaver.  A charming chipper hot worked glass sculpture at 9 x 7 x 7 cm.   

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    glass owl
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    $125.00
    glass owl
    owl paperweight
    glass owl
    owl paperweight

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    $125.00
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    Owl. Worldly and wise, this large hot-worked glass sculpture is 9 x 9 x 8 cm.   

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    Gnome. Sweetest heart-tipped characters in delightful colours. These palm-sized hot-worked glass sculptures at 12 x 5 cm. $60 each.
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    $60.00
    Gnome. Sweetest heart-tipped characters in delightful colours. These palm-sized hot-worked glass sculptures at 12 x 5 cm. $60 each.
    Gnome. Sweetest heart-tipped characters in delightful colours. These palm-sized hot-worked glass sculptures at 12 x 5 cm. $60 each.
    Gnome. Sweetest heart-tipped characters in delightful colours. These palm-sized hot-worked glass sculptures at 12 x 5 cm. $60 each.
    Gnome. Sweetest heart-tipped characters in delightful colours. These palm-sized hot-worked glass sculptures at 12 x 5 cm. $60 each.

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    $60.00
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    Gnome.  Sweetest heart-tipped characters in delightful colours. These palm-sized hot-worked glass sculptures at 12 x 5 cm.   $60 each.

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    Sour Grape - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 20 x 12 x 10 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $1,200.00
    Sour Grape - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 20 x 12 x 10 cm.

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    $1,200.00
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    Sour Grape - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 20 x 12 x 10 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Raspberry Sherbert - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 16 x 10 x 8 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $625.00
    Raspberry Sherbert - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 16 x 10 x 8 cm.

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    $625.00
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    Raspberry Sherbert - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 16 x 10 x 8 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Strawberry Shortcake - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 8 x 8 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $180.00
    Strawberry Shortcake - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 8 x 8 cm.

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    $180.00
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    Strawberry Shortcake - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 8 x 8 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Apricot - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 12 x 7 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $195.00
    Apricot - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 12 x 7 cm.

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    $195.00
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    Apricot - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 12 x 7 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Orange Creamsicle - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 13 x 8 x 8 cm.
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    $180.00
    Orange Creamsicle - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 13 x 8 x 8 cm.

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    $180.00
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    Orange Creamsicle - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 13 x 8 x 8 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Blueberry Icecream - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 13 x 9 x 8 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $225.00
    Blueberry Icecream - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 13 x 9 x 8 cm.

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    $225.00
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    Blueberry Icecream - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 13 x 9 x 8 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Grape Soda - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 9 x 9 cm.
    Taygan Crapo
    $225.00
    Grape Soda - Glass sculpture. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 9 x 9 cm.

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    $225.00
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    Grape Soda - Glass sculpture. Eye Candy series. In a large graceful sweep, this one of a kind sculpture measures 12 x 9 x 9 cm. 

    These works were inspired by the artist's mother with whom she made candies and chocolates. Realizing the viscosity of molten sugar is similar to molten glass, Taygan has developed the form since 2014 by pulling the glass repeatedly, as one pulls taffy candy.

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    Taking inspiration from the landscapes I have traveled, I focus on textures both geological and organic. I explore these textures of the environment and abstractly translate them into glass. Glass as a material is extremely versatile and carries with it a mystery that allures the viewer as well as the maker.

    Conceptually my work is centered on phenomenology. As a child I would run my fingers over precious objects exploring the textures and surfaces. Inquisitive by nature, I hoped that tracing these alluring objects would help to reveal their mysteries. As I pass my fingertips over the surface I linger in the ephemeral moment of a connection between myself and the object.

    Watch Taygan pulling the hot glass sculptures here.