Along nine distinct shores of the Firth of Forth, Rebekah McVitie unearths the raw material for her art: historical glass shards. These fragments, remnants of Leith's rich industrial past, carry centuries of stories within their smoothed forms.
Each piece honors the deep Leith glassmaking heritage, transforming forgotten industrial remnants into modern, museum-grade art jewelry. A tangible link to history, reshaped by hand.
The Sculptural Flame-Work Process
Foraging the Firth
Lampworking Transformation
Studio Craftsmanship
Hand-collecting historical glass shards from nine distinct Firth of Forth shorelines, each fragment chosen for its unique character and provenance.
Using ancient lampworking techniques, each shard is meticulously flame-worked and sculpted into luminous, translucent beads.
Final assembly into bespoke necklaces within the serene environment of Coburg House Art Studios, ensuring gallery-grade finish.
Unearthing History, Crafting Legacy
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Firth of Forth Shorelines
100%
Historical Glass Shards
Bespoke
Studio Production
Ancient
Lampworking Techniques
Each necklace is an irreplaceable historical artifact, reinterpreted for the contemporary art collector. Explore the collection or commission your bespoke piece.