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Melanie Cech Flameworked Glass designsMelanie Cech Flameworked Glass designsMelanie Cech Flameworked Glass designsMelanie Cech Flameworked Glass designs
Showcasing unique flameworked designs in glass
About my artwork
My flamework glass sculptures and jewelry are made with Pyrex (borosolicate) glass rods. The pieces are sculpted in an oxygen/ propane flame, and trimmed with 22kt gold. All pieces are delicate, but durable, one-of-a-kind designs that are set in natural corals, shells, and stones that represent the local area.
Featured Art
PEARL NAUTILUS WITH TENDRILS ON SANDSTONE BASE
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Cobalt, aqua, and green tendrils stand approximately 18" tall. Trimmed with 22kt gold, annealed, and mounted to glass and sandstone coral base from Sebastian Inlet, Florida
2019
Dragonfly in aqua and lavender on stone base
Beautiful detail in aqua and lavender on glass vine and stone base. A must have for your collection!
$ 155
Jellyfish Pendant
Details in blue and green, approx. 1.5" long, 22kt gold trim. New pendant design now available through online store.
$ 48
current galleries and gift store locations
Dali Museum, Downtown St. Petersburg, FL
The Glass Nautilus, is part of my "Signature Series Nautilus Collection".
Found in my Logo, the nautilus and spiral represents the growth, organization and patterns found in all nature and life. (Read more about the Nautilus here.) Dali was fascinated by the spiral and featured the design in his masterworks. These pieces, when available, can be found in the Dali Museum gift shop in two different sizes and settings.
Ask for them by name!
Imagine Museum, Downtown, St. Petersburg, FL
The Imagine Museum is one of St. Petersburg's newest, most exquisite places to see for anyone that travels to the west central Florida area. It showcases the story and the artwork of the pioneers of the Studio Glass Movement in the United States over the last 50 years. My sculptures and jewlery are showcased in the gift shop when available. I am honored to be featured in this beautiful museum!
Art Expo/Corey Avenue, St. Pete Beach, FL
Art Expo is a charming gallery located in the heart of St. Pete Beach on historic Corey Avenue. For several years they have displayed and sold a wide variety of my work including sealife sculptures on coral, freestanding pieces, and jewelry. This store is located close to my home and I am able to deliver custom items quickly if ordered through this location.
Artisans/St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL
Located in St. Armands Circle and Key West, FL this gift store has some of the most unique, hand crafted artwork available in Florida. Artisans has been one of the biggest supporters of my work over the past ten years and carries a large variety of my sculpture and jewelry.
Suncatcher's Dream, Sanibel Island, FL
Suncatcher’s Dream is located in the Olde Sanibel Shoppes and offers a beautiful and unique selection of affordable gifts handcrafted by artists from Sanibel and across the United States. They have been carrying my work for over 10 years and I've become great friends with the owner.
Friendly owners and staff with amazing customer service! Check them out when heading to southwest Florida!
Antonia's Boutique, Tarpon Springs, FL
Antonia's Boutique & Gifts, a Florida resort retailer established in 2013, is located in the heart of historic GreekTown - Tarpon Springs, Florida.
They carry a variety of my sealife designs, including an exclusive line of sponge divers and sponge diver helmets! I've known the owners since 1996 when I worked as a flamework glass artist on the sidewalk for a couple of years next to their store learning the tricks of the trade. A great family owned store with wonderful customer service! Visit them next time you are in town!
more gift store locations
Island Cove Beads, Indian Rocks Beach, FL
A fabulous bead shop & gift store offering a unique selection of local art, including a small variety of my sealife sculptures on coral. Located on Gulf Blvd in Indian Rocks Beach. They offer over 500 hand made items created by over 50 local artists. Go and visit Island Cove Beads today!
A Little Room for Art, Pass A Grille Beach, FL
Opened in 2000 in Pass-A-Grille, the historic section of St. Pete Beach, Florida, right down the street from the famous Hurricane restaurant. Opened by a group of seven local artists whose mission was to share in the privileges and responsibilities of presenting and selling their artwork. When available, A Little Room for Art offers my smaller sized sculptures on coral, and some jewelry.