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 Lake Elsinore living my dream life, surrounded by animals and making art every day.
My life goals are 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 and taking care of my animals and plants.
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 terp 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