Three cast bioglass pieces in amber and honey tones: a thin translucent oval, a thicker disc with a raised rim, and a smaller faceted block, with a dark caramel lump resting on the largest.
  • A single disc of pale amber bioglass seen face-on, its rim rippled and its surface finely crazed.

Bioglass is a bio-based, glass- or acrylic-like material that is transparent and rigid, made from gelatin and biopolymers through experimental, low-impact processes. The material is biodegradable, nontoxic, and is presented in the colors jet, oxblood, cordovan, nectar, bone, and jellyfish.

Composition

Gelatin, biopolymer

Handling Notes

  • Avoid exposure to moisture and excessive sun
  • Gently polish and clean with a soft cloth

Applications in Craft

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Provenance

Amira Chowyuk. Acquired 2026.

In Use

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