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Notes from the bench

Writing on fume technique, handmade glass and life at the torch in Salem.

August 2, 2026

The Alchemy of Fume

What actually happens when silver and gold hit 2,000 degrees, and why the color can never be repeated exactly.

July 18, 2026

Perfect symmetry is a machine's signature. Here's the case for keeping the fingerprints in the work.

June 30, 2026

How a city built on fog, folklore and sea air ended up shaping a whole palette of work.