Handmade Precision: The Story of Aequilibrium Glass

The artistry behind Aequilibrium's luxury glassware

In today's world of mass-produced items, artisanal craftsmanship stands apart through its dedication to quality and tradition. Aequilibrium Glass by Audacem exemplifies this commitment, merging centuries-old glassblowing techniques with contemporary design principles. The way they manufacture glassware is a delicate balance between craftsmanship and functional purpose, producing glassware that is as aesthetic as it is usable.

Aequilibrium glasses are manufactured entirely by hand, with no process outsourced: forming, annealing, trimming, and polishing are all performed by artisans. The meticulous manufacturing process at Audacem has earned the brand international recognition for its high-quality glassware.

Beginning with the raw materials and preparation

Aequilibrium glassware starts with a lead-free crystal formulation that delivers both clarity and resonance and long-lasting durability. Artisans use advanced crystal compositions that combine silica with potash and proprietary stabilizing compounds instead of working with traditional lead oxide glass.

The glass provides the same visual and acoustic properties of traditional crystal while eliminating lead content and reducing weight. It is heated to a molten state in precision controlled furnaces, then skilled glassmakers shape each piece by hand using traditional blowing and forming techniques.

Each piece is hand-finished to get the proper weight, balance, and to create a seamless rim, which is vital to provide the tactile and sensory experience Aequilibrium has been created to deliver.

Traditional glassblowing techniques

Mastery of glassblowers is crucial to transitioning from the molten material to a finished glassware. Skilled artisans use hollow steel pipes to gather molten glass and inject a little air to make the initial bubbles. Various movements and tools, made specifically for the craft, allow the glassblowers to transform the bubbles into vessels, ornamentation, and functional pieces.

The glassblowing process at Audacem brings together techniques passed down for generations, refined with modern advancements to meet today’s standards.