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Chris Blade & Katya Filmus of the National Glass Centre, Sunderland have just produced the first in a series of iconic crystal glass stag head sculptures to crown new point of sale displays, as part of a £1M re-branding exercise for the company.

It is hoped that up to 21 of these exquisite casts will be unveiled at major airports worldwide.

The process of casting is complex but can be seen in full at http:/​/​www.​chrisblade.​com
Chris Blade & Katya Filmus with the finished Glenfiddich glass stag head.Gondola at Heathrow, T5The Glenfiddich Stag Head in 45% Lead Crystal.The Glenfiddich Stag Head in 45% Lead Crystal.The Glenfiddich Stag Head in 45% Lead Crystal.The Glenfiddich Stag Head in 45% Lead Crystal.The Finished Glenfiddich Stag Head in 24% Lead CrystalModelling the Stag Head at Windsor Workshops.Wax model ready to be investedApplication of the second layerthe wax is steamed from the mould using wall paper strippersAdding the extra glass into crucibles above the mouldGlass melting through the crucible into the mouldThe kiln is now readyUnpacking the KilnThe first glimpse of the glassTHE CAST! Note slight flashing where the mould where micro cracks appeared in placesRemoval of plaster silica from detaisRemoval of the casting reservoirs with a diamond saw.5 days of grinding & polishing with a  flexible diamond tool, prior to acid polishing, come next.