Murrine Institute of Technology

12/08/2021

Attention murrine nerds!
I have a very limited supply of Murrine Institute of Technology t-shirts available. If you're interested in scoring one (or learning what in the world MIT is about), here's a link to the info:

http://www.davidpatchen.com/content/new-mit-page
*Logo design by the talented Lisa Chen

09/17/2020

Merch coming soon for all Murrine Institute of Technology enthusiasts!

07/13/2020

The Institute has been busy since the shop has reopened! Here’s one from Friday.

12/07/2019

Wanna learn about what makes artists tick? Check out the podcast 'Talking Out Your Glass' by Shawn Waggoner.

And it just so happens yours truly is the latest guest on her show. Listen to our conversation of all things glassy here:

http://talkingoutyourglass.com/david-patchen

There are dozens of other artist interviews available so subscribe from your phone. I love listening to her interesting chats with other artists when I work out.

David Patchen
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Talking Out Your Glass Podcast
Subscribe or listen on iTunes, Stitcher, Spotify, iHeartRadio or Google Podcasts

http://talkingoutyourglass.com/david-patchen

Like a beautiful sea creature, David Patchen’s sculpture makes one marvel at how such detail, color, and complexity could be possible within its graceful form. Influenced by textiles, ethnically distinct colors and shapes, and the marine environment, the artist creates multi-layered cane and murrine, then contrasts complimentary tertiary tones in complex woven patterns. The resulting work reflects the artist’s desire to explore a variety of ideas simultaneously and challenges the role of glass in the art world at large.

Posted • The one on the pipe last Friday.

06/26/2017

Watch Murrine Institute of Technology founder David Patchen's demo at the Corning Museum of Glass last month!

Watch David Patchen's demo from the special GlassFest 2300° event. David Patchen took a glassmaking class in 2001 which would inspire a drastic career change...

10/28/2016

Saturday, November 12, 5-10pm Join San Francisco based, internationally acclaimed glass artist David Patchen as he premieres a new body of work designed for the Duncan McClellan Gallery. Patchen will give a free glass blowing demonstration from 6-8pm. Live jazz with the Henry Ashwood Jazz Project wi...

01/08/2016

The latest newsletter is out

Ok I Admit it--Yes, I'm Tool GeekGlassblowing tools seem to fascinate glassblowers and laypeople alike. We use specialized and dangerous-looking tools that haven't changed much in hundreds of years. I am very particular about tools because my work requires precision and often perfect timing--this me…

11/12/2015

"Hey David, would you mind telling me how you..."

So I've been asked lots of the same questions over the years, so I created a blog on my website to answer them. Here's a link to all the "How To" questions I've addressed. It includes:

How to flatten glass with cork paddles
How to prep a plate for cane and murrine
How to make the perfect pastoralle fork
How to clean the interior of vessels
How to Light, Secure and Clean Glass
How to Photograph Glass
How to Make and Use Cane
How to Improve Your Glassblowing

Hmmmm, maybe a book in the works someday? ;)

http://davidpatchen.com/tags/how