I learned this craft mainly from self-study, by watching what other Latvian and Lithuanian craftspeople were doing. The learning process is never-ending, and I have to constantly practise in order not to lose my skills and to develop them further, because that is the only way I can create more complex and high-quality works.

It takes years of devoted practice to truly capture the essence of bringing the glass to life. The intricacies of the process resist automation, preserving the timeless techniques employed by artists of yesteryears, which continue to be cherished and practised in the present day.

Every movement is decisive, there is no room for error. Bending the glass rod is the most complicated part. I source glass from Italy, carefully selecting specific colours, types, and diametres, as each variation requires its unique technique.

Although the result of my work is of interest to young aspirants, when they find out how demanding the process is, they start to have doubts. Everyone wants to get things done quickly these days, but my work is time-consuming and complicated.