Brock Madison Glass | Distinctive Art Glass Fixtures
fine handcrafted art glass - glass vessel sinks - art glass lighting fixtures - Denver Colorado
Distinctive Art Glass Fixtures
Brock Madison's primary focus and method of work is called glass
fusing. Brock selects colored glass sheets that are hand-made by
forging sand and other materials into a fiery furnace. The molten glass
is then poured from the furnace and rolled into flat individual sheets
which are allowed to cool slowly. This is an ancient craft, first
discovered by the Egyptians 4000 years ago and is being reborn today as
a fascinating new art form.
Brock utilizes the colored sheet glass
by cutting shapes out and arranging them into patterns.
Often, crushed glass, known as "frit" or thin "Confetti" which is "blown glass", is used. Sometimes he includes irridescent glass and/or dichroic, which adds unique aesthetic appeal to a finished work. He also sometimes incorporates blown glass "hot glass" and/or lamp worked (torch) elements like twisted and pulled cane.
Once the color and composition works,
the piece is kiln-fired at about 1500 degrees, causing it to melt into
a solid whole. This process is repeated several times until the desired
thickness and depth is achieved. This complicated process of heating
and cooling can take up to a week or longer to complete a single work
of art.
Finally, the piece is signed and dated by the artist.
Every piece is unique and
handmade by Brock Madison. Variations occur with each work, making each a
one-of-a-kind original.
Prism glass vessel shown above,
See Lighting Gallery Page for details
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Ultra Design Center
If you are lucky to live in Denver Colorado, and want to view some of the great art glass of Brock Madison, such as the glass vessel sinks, stop by and let the ultra-friendly staff at the Ultra Design Center assist you. Their showroom is located at 1025 Zuni Street Denver, Colorado. 303-571-5611 Brock Madison Glass at Ultra Design Center
This Custom Free-Form / Glass Vessel Sink was not only designed specifically to work with this particular granite slab, but also was custom shaped by the home owners themselves.
For this particular glass sink, the Denver based designers clients wanted to have a hand in the creation of their glass vessel sink. Brock Madison glass, decided to mock-up a clay form in which the designer and his clients could then model and shape to their liking using their own hands. Once everyone was happy with the unique shape that they had created, Brock Madison fired the clay mold to a bisque temperature. Now in a separate firing both the pre-fused glass slab and the newly prepared and hardened clay mold were loaded into another kiln then slowly heated to about 1100-1200 degrees in order for the glass to soften just enough for it to mold to the shape and contours of the clay form. The result was an absolutely stunning example of what can happen when everyone collaborates on a "functional art"glass project!
Click here to see more functional art glass sinks
Click here Glass Vessel Sinks Gallery, to view a fine selection of glass sinks for bathrooms, half baths, powder rooms or even glass sinks for businesses. The glass sink bowls, glass vessel sinks and drop-in glass sinks, are not just beautiful but very durable & functional works of art glass. If taken care of, the glass sink vessels will last a life time. The glass sinks are hand crafted and signed by Brock Madison. Because the glass sinks are hand crafted, they are one-of-a-kind originals, no two glass vessels will ever be exactly the same. The glass vessel and glass drop-in sinks start at $1200, be sure to inquire as we may have one in stock and ready to be shipped out otherwise expect a lead time of approximately 3-4 weeks. We currently only take checks or money orders for payment. A 50% deposit gets us started making your sink, once finished, the remaining 50% is due before it is shipped or we can do C.O.D for an additional charge. All the glass sinks come with a one year warranty. If you have any questions or need a quote for a custom glass sink or other glass items, click here Glass Sink Inquiry's ,we will get back to you with in 24 hours.
Brock Madison Glass, was chosen by Mosaic Globe for their 2007 creativity competition in the Decorative Arts category
If you would like to have something custom made in art glass, for example glass sinks for bathrooms, or glass lighting, please use this Inquiries / Or To Place A Order link, to discuss your needs. Keep in mind that we can work with you personally, your designer, or builder. 
Brock Madison Glass can make custom, one-of-a-kind glass vessel sinks for your bathroom, half bath, powder room, bar or even glass vessel sinks for use in your business. The glass sinks are handmade durable and created of the finest quality art glass. There are three types of glass sink bowls. The first is a glass vessel sink that sits on top of a counter top and is often referred to as a vessel glass sink or just glass sink bowl. The second style of glass sink, is a glass sink that sits flush with the counter top and is referred to as a drop-in or over mount style glass sink. The third style of glass sink is the under mount glass sink, and it mounts under the counter top. Click here, Custom Glass Vessel Sinks Gallery, to view some recent handmade glass sinks for our clients homes.
Brock Madison can also create custom hand made lighting lamps in the following: wall light, pendant lamps, wall sconce, or ceiling lamps 
from fused glass, or blown glass to be used in your home or business. The Custom Made Glass Lighting Gallery link takes you to the lighting gallery page where you can see some examples of custom glass lighting.
Illuminate your life with beautiful hand-made lighting fixtures.
More lamps and fixtures will be coming soon. Don't want to wait and need something special now, click here on the Inquiries / Or To Place A Order link and we will contact you with a custom quote. Click here on the Glass Lighting link to view some art glass lighting
glass fish wall lamp sconce
Brock Madison, specializes in hand crafted art glass vessel sinks, and over-mount/ undermount style sinks. The glass sinks are not only beautiful but considered durable "functional art" that you can use daily in your home. Durable and funtional art works that will add a touch of sophistication and unique style to your bathroom, powder room, or bar. Beyond the ordinary, you may find yourself designing your entire room around your functional art glass sink.
Functional art Glass Vessel Sinks Gallery
Pictured below, Aurora Amber Iris glass vessel sink atop
custom-made Glass Slab Counter Top Vanity
My earliest memory that sparked my interest in glass occurred in the late 1960's, on a family outing to the Colorado high country. One particular morning, I remember waking to streams of sunlight pouring through the window of my family's cabin. Peeking through the tall pines, the sun illuminated the old road, then danced its way up the wooden telephone poles to the old green glass insulators at the top. To my amazement, the sun seemed to ignite a fire within each of them, casting light in all directions. The glass insulators glistened, as if they'd all sprung to life.
I think that the translucency of glass is what really appeals to me. The way it allows light to transcend into it's depths, then brings to life the color that evokes a sense of mystery, tranquility, and illusiveness. It has the ability to flow freely when hot, then stop when being cooled, locking into place a solid form that will endure the test of time. I get great inspiration from my natural surroundings as well as the built environment. Whether it is in a city, the back woods or my own back yard, it's there waiting for creative interpretation.
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