When I first began working with stained glass more than 21 years ago, I never imagined that one day it would lead me here… designing a whole family of fish. But for years, people have asked me the same question: “Do you make stained glass fish?” The idea has been swimming around in my head for a long time (pun intended).
Here I am by the large fish tank in Łódź, which has inspired me many times.
It really began during a scuba diving trip years ago. I remember floating in the water, surrounded by creatures that looked like living jewels. Bright stripes, flowing fins, spots, and colors I could hardly believe were real. I thought to myself, One day, I’m going to bring this beauty into stained glass. It took some time, but sometimes the best ideas need to wait until the right moment.
This year, the moment finally came. And today, I’m so happy to share our brand-new Stained Glass Fish Collection with you.
Each fish is hand-cut, wrapped in copper, and soldered in the Tiffany technique. When the sunlight shines through them, they glow as if they’ve just darted out of the sea. Stained glass has this special way of turning stillness into life, and that’s exactly what we wanted for this collection: playfulness, color, and joy.
Let me introduce you to the stars of the collection.
Koi Fish
I’ve always loved koi. The first time I saw them was in a Japanese garden where they swam slowly, almost like they were painting the water with their tails. That calm beauty stayed with me, so I knew I had to capture it in glass.
Parrotfish
The parrotfish makes me smile every time I think of it. I remember scuba diving and watching one “chew” at the coral like it was having a little snack. Its colors were so bright I almost couldn’t believe they were real. I wanted to keep that playful energy in this piece.
Peacock Cichlid
I first met the peacock cichlid in a friend’s aquarium. Its colors shifted in the light like jewels, flashing between green, blue, and even gold. It looked too perfect to belong in a tank, almost magical. This glass version is my way of holding onto that shimmer.
Emperor Angelfish
I spotted the emperor angelfish in an old marine life book I was looking at with my son Alex. He called it “the king fish” right away, and I couldn’t unsee it. With its bold stripes and royal presence, I knew I had to bring it into the collection.
Butterflyfish
The butterflyfish always felt like a piece of sunshine to me. I first noticed it in a Jacques Cousteau documentary, and I actually paused the screen just to admire it. Bright yellow, soft white — it was pure joy in motion, and I wanted that same feeling in glass.
Discus Fish
The discus fish caught me by surprise. I was watching a YouTube video, and there it was, swimming in circles, glowing red like a little sun. The way its color shifted as it turned felt like watching fire under water. I couldn’t stop thinking about it until I sketched one for glass.
Blue Tang
The blue tang is a family favorite in our house because of Finding Nemo (obviously). My kids loved that little character, and honestly, so did I. But the real fish is just as full of life — bright blue and yellow, zipping around reefs like it’s always in a hurry. I knew it belonged here.
Moorish Idol
I first came across the Moorish idol in a painting by an island artist. Its black and white stripes and that long flowing fin looked so elegant, almost like calligraphy in the water. Later I learned it’s seen as a symbol of happiness and luck. That sealed it — I had to make one.
Royal Gramma
The royal gramma feels like a tiny jewel. I remember snorkeling and spotting flashes of purple and gold darting between the rocks. They were so small but so full of energy, almost mischievous. This piece always reminds me of that swim.
Betta Fish
I used to keep a betta as a pet. Every time I came near the tank, it would flare its fins like it was showing off just for me. The way those long fins rippled in the water was pure dance. I wanted to capture that proud little spirit in red and blue glass.
Clownfish
I’ve loved clownfish since I was a kid, long before Finding Nemo made them famous. There’s something about their bright orange stripes that just makes me happy. They’ve always felt playful, like the little jokers of the sea.
Seahorse (Bonus)
I’ll confess, a seahorse isn’t really a fish, but I couldn’t leave it out. I still remember seeing my first one while scuba diving. It was so small, wrapping its tail around coral and drifting with the current. There was something magical about its calm presence, and I knew one day I’d make it in glass.
Octopus (Bonus)
I have always thought octopuses are a little bit like artists of the sea, they are clever, playful, and full of surprises.Every curve of its arms was a challenge to make in glass, but also a joy, because it meant I could capture some of that motion. To me, it feels like a reminder of how creative nature can be, and how much there is still to discover under the waves.
Afterthoughts
For me, this collection is more than just decoration. It’s a memory of the sea, a way to carry that bright underwater world into everyday life. And as always, every piece is handmade with love in our family workshop. After 21 years, I still feel a spark each time I lift a finished piece up to the sun.
I hope you’ll feel it too!
