THE STORY BEHIND LAVA GLASSWORKS
Handmade in Fife,
Inspired by Nature
Lava Glassworks is the work of Scottish glass artist Jude Landels, creating distinctive fused glass art from her studio in Fife, Scotland.
As a Scottish glass artist, Jude begins each piece with sheets of glass, individually cut, hand-painted and carefully layered before being kiln-fired to bring the design to life. From colourful wildflower meadows and Scottish landscapes to coastal scenes and characterful decorative pieces, every design is created with its own individual details.
Because every piece is made by hand, no two are ever completely identical — small variations in the glass and firing process are part of what makes each piece unique.
Meet the Scottish Glass Artist Behind Lava Glassworks
Scottish Glass Artist Jude Landels
Creating fused glass art by hand in Fife, Scotland.
Jude is the artist behind Lava Glassworks, designing and creating each piece from her studio in Fife.
Her work is inspired by nature, coastlines, gardens and the Scottish landscape, combining colour, texture and hand-painted detail to create glass pieces with their own individual character.
From the first cut of glass to the final kiln firing, every stage is carried out by hand. It is this slower, hands-on process that gives each finished piece its unique feel.
THE PROCESS
From Sheet Glass to Finished Piece
Every piece passes through Jude’s hands several times before it is finished, combining traditional glasswork with hand-painted detail.
Cut
Sheets of glass are carefully measured, scored and cut by hand to create the foundations of each design.
Paint
Fine details are individually hand-painted using glass enamels, giving each piece its character and personality.
Layer
Additional pieces of glass are positioned by hand to build colour, texture and depth into the design.
Fire
The finished design is kiln-fired, often more than once, transforming the individual elements into a finished piece of glass art.
MADE IN FIFE
Small Studio.
Pieces Sent Far Beyond Scotland.
Every piece is designed and made by hand in Jude’s Fife studio, before finding its way into homes across the UK and further afield.
From Scottish landscapes and coastal scenes to personalised gifts and decorative glass, Lava Glassworks combines small-scale craftsmanship with pieces that are made to be enjoyed, gifted and kept.
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