How do I get the ashes to you?

You will need to send us the ashes once you have ordered the memorial. Full instructions can be seen here.

How long does the memorial process take?

Once you have sent us the ashes, we will hand blown the memorial within 5-10 days of receipt of the ashes. We will then ship the memorial via tracked delivery to your designated address.

How much ashes do you need?

We only require a Tablespoon of ashes per order. We only use a small amount, as this produces the best visuals within the glass. Any remaining ashes are returned with your memorial.

How durable are the glass memorials?

We only use the highest quality Barium glass, which we melt ourselves here in our furnace. The glass is extremely durable, however the memorial needs to be treated with respect and care, as damage can happen, as with all glass items.

Do you do custom commissions?

Absolutely. If you would like to discuss a customised piece of work then please contact us at: info@stuartwiltshireglass.co.uk

How long have you been glassblowing?

Stuart has been glassblowing for over 25 years, mastering many different skills within the world of glass. Stuart now works with his son, Josh, who he is transferring all of his knowledge to.

Shark, Surfing a wave

Name: Shark, Surfing a wave
Brand: Stuart Wiltshire Glass Outlet
SKU: SWGSW00002
Price: 350.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£350

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Hand-blown within 5-10 days

Premium Crystal Glass

25 years of glassblowing experience

Product Description

About this product:

100% hand made Shark.
Adding colour, then encasing with clear barium crystal glass & hand sculpting at 1120 degrees C.
Then hand sculpting a wave using colour and silica sand mixed together on blowing pipe.
Encasing in clear barium crystal glass again, before sculpting and shaping into a wave form.

When both items are made, I carefully grind and fit them together, then cold fuse them together using Ultra Violet curing Glue.

Shipping Information

Standard shipping cost (UK): £8.00
All products handmade to order.
Products are protected in recycled boxes and 'Fragile' marked packaging.

Shark, Surfing a wave

£350

"Absolutely gorgeous"

"This is another level"

"Very quick turn around"

"Great quality"

Hand-blown

A Shark riding a Wave?

Our Shark Surfing a Wave Sculpture is more than a decorative object—it’s an artistic encapsulation of nature’s raw energy and fluid grace. Handcrafted from molten glass, it weaves together strength, motion, and a hint of drama as the shark rides the crest of a wave. Light passing through its flowing contours reveals subtle shifts in colour and texture, drawing the eye into its dynamic scene. This piece does more than capture a moment in time; it inspires reflection on life’s balance, daring spirit, and the exhilaration found in nature’s grand design.

Hand-blown in 5-10 days

Fast turnaround from placing the order, hand-blowing the piece and then shipping direct to your door.

Highest Quality Glass

Melted in-house to ensure the clearest glass possible to create a flawless finish to your keepsake.

Clear Communication

Our team is here to support you every step of the way — before, during and after your order — to answer any questions as and when they arise.

30 Day Guarantee

Our 30 day money-back guarantee.

Stunning Glass Art

Once you place your order we will hand-blow your piece and send direct to your door.

You place the order

Once you have found the piece of glass which you like, simply place your order and we will begin hand-blowing your piece.

We hand-blow the glass

We will hand-blow your piece within our Weymouth studio in 5-10 days.

A hand-blown glass Vortex table lamp with a blue and clear design at the base, topped with a grey lampshade.

We send it to your home

We will then ship your glass direct to your door in secure packaging.

Karen B.

"Absolutely recommend 100% , fantastic customer service , speed of service second to none and the actual product is beautiful . So pleased with my purchase."

Richard D.

"We have a rather large collection from Stuart collected over the last 8 years. Always amazed watching him work and seeing the glass being worked and seeing what creations Stuart comes up with. Always friendly and a pleasure to visit. A real master glassblower."

Barrie.

"Bought a fantastic centrepiece from here a few weeks ago. We were offered a tour of the workspace and Stewart showed us the different colour bars and powders, he explained the glass blowing process to us and told us his personal journey to where he is today."

John G.

"My wife and me have visited here twice over the last two years. There is a vast amount of quality glass products at affordable prices. We bought customised swans and they were awesome."

Shark, Surfing a wave

Frequently Asked Questions

Check below common FAQ's.

How is the Shark Surfing a Wave Sculpture crafted?

Each sculpture is individually handcrafted by skilled artisans, who expertly shape molten glass into the dynamic form of a shark riding a curling wave. This careful, hands-on process ensures that no two pieces are exactly alike.

What makes this sculpture a distinctive decorative piece?

Beyond its striking appearance, the sculpture captures a sense of movement, power, and balance. The interplay of transparent and coloured glass creates a vivid, almost lifelike scene that evokes the thrill and beauty of the ocean’s depths.

How should I display and care for my Shark Surfing a Wave Sculpture?

Placing it where natural or subtle ambient light can highlight its curves and contours will enhance its visual impact. A simple dusting with a soft cloth now and then will help maintain its clarity and brilliance for years to come.

Its beautiful but was suprised it was purple

Its beautiful but was suprised it was purple asked for black and white so when displayed matched my mothers ornaments luckily it looks great
Good communication from stuart happy customer

Candle holders

The two candle holders are lovely my son and I are pleased with them and what a good service you provide
Thank you

Absolutely stunning

Absolutely stunning, so pleased with it. Excellent service and great delivery thank you so much. Very pleased xx

The perfect memorial for my Dad

The perfect memorial for my Dad, a lifelong sailor. Easy to arrange, returned timely, beautiful, touching, and a beautiful sculpture.

A Perfect Keepsake

After a fast turnaround we are now admiring our ashes ornament in the shape and colours of our black and white cat Mittens.
She was too precious for us to leave in a simple container- We saw Stuart’s video and felt she would be handled with care and attention.
She’s now in our line of sight, just as she used be around us for the twelve years we had together.

Beautiful Blue Glass Paperweight

Sending my sister’s ashes was very emotional, so I truly appreciate your care and understanding throughout the process.

Thank you so much for creating such a beautiful glass paperweight from my sister’s ashes. It means so much to have something so special and lasting to remember her by. I truly appreciate the care and thought you put into making it.

This is my second item from this company and both are absolutely beautiful The service is

This is my second item from this company and both are absolutely beautiful
The service is excellent and products are made and dispatched quickly.
Would highly recommend.

Wow

Wow.i couldn't be happier with my memory pebble beautiful quality. And really tactile. The colours are fabulous. Thank you so much .

Excellent quality and service

Excellent quality and service. Really heavy and solid. Really recommend this

I had a few different items

I had a few different items, the paperweight, a vase, a charm and a t light holder and I am so impressed with ALL very good quality and the service and time to delivery very prompt. Would recomend anything from this site as a memory keepsake

A fitting memorial to our beloved mother and grandmother

We purchased the turquoise and purple round paperweight and the whole process was incredible. We are absolutely thrilled with the quality of the finished result - it is stunning and a fitting memorial to our beloved mother and grandmother.

Opening the box was emotional for me

Opening the box was emotional for me , the paperweight is perfect I held it and honestly didn’t want to let it go .
The colours are stunning and beautiful I absolutely love it .
Thank you for giving me a tiny part of my mum back .
Thank you for your craftsmanship the paperweight is just stunning .

Beautiful ashes charm

Beautiful ashes charm, great quality, great service

Great service and a beautiful keepsake. Extremely happy with purchase and would definitely recommend to friends and family.

Beautiful keepsake.

Beautiful! I’m so pleased with it

Beautiful! I’m so pleased with it

Beautiful necklace, very impressed with the service recieved. Highly recommend

Superb service, absolutely beautiful keepsakes. Would highly recommend

Very good service, the final result was amazing!

Only two downsides are the choice of what to put the ashes in for the ash kit. Which when delivered was a resealable plastic bag which when returned was in another plastic bag with the original having a hole in it...

Technically not their fault but DHL next day wasn't exactly next day. For anyone ordering (although I doubt people would be in a rush to get the ashes/statue back) give it a couple days for delivery, maximum.

Its so stunning

Its so stunning. I feel I can hug my dad again.
Its a lot better looking in realife

Beautiful items ended up ordering 3 otrms for me and my kids. And all were beautifully done. Highly recommended. Beautiful items ended up ordering 3 otrms for me and my kids. And all were beautifully done. Highly recommended.

Beautiful items ended up ordering 3 otrms for me and my kids. And all were beautifully done. Highly recommended.

Beautiful & fitting

Beautiful & fitting. Lovely colour, red, gold & white. Such a fitting tribute to my Mum. Really quick turnaround in just under a week, from posting to receiving my candle holder. Really recommended. Thankyou Stuart 😊

Really happy with necklace

Really happy with necklace. Good quality and really beautiful. Will treasure it.

Beautiful keepsake!

We are so pleased with the beautiful glass keepsake made using our beloved dogs ashes. The whole process was clear, simple and handled with compassion. The finished piece is beautiful, it's a lovely way to keep Buddy close to us and we will treasure it forever. We'd highly recommend you to anyone as we felt reassured something so precious to us was being taken care of. Thank you.

Shark, Surfing a wave