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treat Store Artist Profile – Rachel Elliott

Rachael Elliott Glassworks specialises in making glass sculptures and jewellery. She became inspired to become a glass artist after discovering many talented artisans whilst traveling in New Zealand. On return Rachel studied a design degree in Architectural Glass at Edinburgh College of Art.

Working with Glass can be unpredictable but Rachel loves a challenge and this is what informs her design process. To make the sculptures stocked on the treat Store she uses a technique called WATER JET CUTTING. This alows her to cut sharp angles in the glass, creating her playful characters. These are then finished by screen printing enamels onto the surface which are then fired in a kiln.

WATER JET CUTTING has been around for over a century by using steam power to create the jets. Technology has advanced and now uses dangerously high pressure to stream a concentrated jet of water through a nozzle. It is mixed with abrasive garnet grit and then directed by the computer to cut the shapes.

To purchase any of these items or read more about Rachel Elliott and her work visit the treat store here.

All work is designed and manufactures at Rachel’s studio in Glasgow, all pieces are handmade limited editions.

Rachel was recently awarded a silver in the Glass category at this years awards from Craft and Design magazine.Well done! For her latest news keep updated at her Facebook page here.

Images courtesy of the artist and Lewis Matheson

Poetrytreat with Chris Powici and Rachael Elliott

Poetrytreat exhibition for StAnza 2016 Poetry Festival:

For StAnza 2016 six poets were invited to write a poem in response to the gift of a craft object. This was chosen for them from the forthcoming Spring/Summer treat Store collection which is now available to purchase at our treat Store online.  The varied responses show how an object can stimulate the imagination in many and sometimes unexpected directions.

Each week we have been releasing each poem along with the craft object that inspired it. This week we will be focusing on the words of poet Chris Powici and a glass ornament handmade by Rachael Elliott.

Chris Powici is a Scottish poet based in rural Perthshire, to find out more about Chris and his work please visit here.

Rachael Elliott is a glass maker based in Glasgow, to view more of her work on sale at the treat Store or purchase this ring then please visit here.

treat is a brand developed by Fife Contemporary Art & Craft to promote high quality Scottish craft through a curated group of work featured in the online treat store and special pop-up events. To view our whole new spring / summer range please go here.