Hello! My name is Chelsey, and I’m a borosilicate glass lamp-worker, also known as a glass blower. I come from a diverse Hawaiian, Japanese, and White mixed family and grew up in Tacoma, Washington. Now, I live in Huntington Beach with my 5-year-old Shepherd Husky and two bunnies. My main goal is to travel and experience everything life has to offer. Outside of glassblowing, I have a passion for drawing and creating with any medium I can get my hands on.
I began my glassblowing journey in early 2022 at a studio called Old World New Art, where I learned the basics from some well established artists.
I chose the name Sumūjī, which means “Smoothie” in Japanese, because I love creating designs inspired by fruits and foods. My first pearl design was a strawberry, which is why it features prominently in my branding.
Although I haven’t been blowing glass for long, I’m excited to see what I can create in the future and what challenges I’ll overcome along the way. Your support means the world to me and allows me to continue doing what I love.
Thank you for being a part of my journey!
♥ Chelsey aka Sumuji