Vacheron Constantin: Micro-Sculpted Glass Artistry | Homo Faber 2026 Métiers d'Art

Vacheron Constantin: Micro-Sculpted Glass Artistry | Homo Faber 2026 Métiers d'Art The artistry of Simone Crestani's transparent octopus emerged from the development of a new technique. This achievement required melting tiny glass rods and shaping them with tungsten tools, proceeding piece by piece in a method akin to manual 3D printing. Each tentacle and sucker was meticulously constructed, dot by dot, to achieve its intricate 2.5D form. Over a year of dedicated development, including numerous prototypes, was dedicated to mastering the complexities of transparent glass, optical illusions, and avoiding distortion.