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1000 Glass Cranes

One artist. One year. One thousand glass cranes.
One artist. One year. One thousand glass cranes.
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Germ
Germ
381 backers pledged $92,441 to help bring this project to life.
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Final stages

Hi everyone. Sorry it’s been so long since I checked in, but the project is still underway. I wanted to give a quick update on what’s going on with the... Read more

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Holiday Update

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One year since I began this adventure

One year ago today I made the first glass crane prototype. By the time I finish this project I will have been on this journey for almost 2 years. I... Read more

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Happy New Years!

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Rewards Round 1

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Rewards begin!

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Successfully raised $92,441 with 381 backers

Thank you for your pledge

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1 Artist 1 Year 1000 Glass Cranes 100% funded!!!

WE DID IT!! Funded goal met with 5 DAYS LEFT to reserve your crane! � There are no words to express the gratitude I feel right now. Thank you from... Read more

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Crane Giveaway!

 As the final days of this campaign are upon us, I've decided to up the incentive ante. Everyone who has backed this project at any level will be entered into... Read more

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50%!!!!!!! Halfway there!

Halfway there and less than two weeks to make this final push.  Its going to take an effort on everyones part to keep getting the word out there.  Please continue... Read more

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Added a few new rewards!

 Hi everyone, I just added a few new options to the campaign.  If you missed out on the early bird special that included a crane t shirt and pin, you... Read more

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Sacred Space

 January first of this year I started on my most ambitious pipe series I've ever worked on with my shopmate Trevy Metal. The Tools for Enlightment series set a standard... Read more

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Starting to get some attention from the media!

The Creators Project from Vice just wrote a really nice article about the project! Check it out. http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/glassblowing-artist-attempts-1000-cranes-1-year

We have crossed the 25% funding mark! Let's keep the momentum going. Thank... Read more

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WyzGuy Radio Podcast episode 123!

I had the honor and pleasure of sitting down with J. Michael at WyzGuy Radio to discuss glassblowing, teaching and 1000 Glass Cranes.  Check it out! 

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wyzguy-radio-show-jason-michael/id1002750012?mt=2#episodeGuid=75e4a64cb9d57c32ae49f9101e145612

Wine and Olive Oil

 Last February I had the incredible honor to travel to Israel and teach a workshop with Venetian Maestro Gianni Toso. That weekend changed me so profoundly that it's only now... Read more

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Wine and Olive Oil

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Installation Inspiration

This is me lost in a forest of colored cords at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This installation by Francis Kere is such an incredible experience of color, movement and... Read more

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20% There!

 The support for this project so far has been overwhelming.  Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared, reposted and purchased a crane so far.  This will only be possible... Read more

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