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Notes from the Molten Root studio on hand-blown recycled glass fused onto reclaimed Balinese gamal wood: how each one-of-a-kind bowl, vase, candle holder and decanter is made to order, how to style and care for handmade glassware, and why sustainable homeware can be both beautiful and kind to the planet.

Explore by topic: the full collection, recycled glass vases, bowls, candle holders, decanters and glassware and glass terrariums.

Looking for something to take home? Every Molten Root piece is one of a kind, hand-blown from recycled glass onto reclaimed Balinese wood and made to order. Browse the full collection. UK delivery £4.99, dispatched in 1 to 2 working days, with easy 14-day returns.
Open lantern-shaped glass terrarium with brass-finish frame
Open vs Closed Terrariums: Which Is Right for Your Plants?
Open and closed terrariums suit completely different plants. This comparison covers airflow, humidity, watering, the right plants for each, and which is easier to keep alive. Read the full story
Hand-blown recycled glass wine decanter fused over reclaimed wood
Crystal vs Glass Decanters: What Is the Difference, and Which Should You Buy?
Crystal and glass decanters compared honestly: sparkle, weight, lead content, safety for storing spirits, price and character, with a clear recommendation for each type of buyer. Read the full story
Large hand-blown recycled glass bowl on reclaimed wood styled as a centrepiece
What to Put in a Decorative Bowl: Ideas for Every Room
Room-by-room ideas for filling a decorative bowl, from coffee table centrepieces to hallway catch-alls, plus when the best filling is nothing at all. Read the full story
Clear glass terrarium on a natural tung wood base, a display home for air plants
Air Plant Care Made Simple: A UK Guide
How to keep air plants happy in UK homes: light, soaking, drying and display, plus the mistakes that quietly kill them and the vessels that show them off. Read the full story
Hand-blown recycled glass duck decanter with stopper on reclaimed wood
How to Choose a Whisky Decanter: A Practical Guide
What a whisky decanter actually does, how to pick the right size, shape and stopper, and why handmade recycled glass makes the most characterful home bar centrepiece. Read the full story
Handmade recycled glass whisky decanter set on reclaimed wood, a sustainable Christmas gift
Sustainable Christmas Gift Ideas 2026: Handmade, Recycled, One of a Kind
A considered Christmas gift guide: handmade recycled glass on reclaimed wood, chosen by recipient and budget, with UK delivery. Every piece one of a kind. Read the full story
Geometric brass-framed glass terrarium with clear panels
Glass Terrariums: A Simple Guide to Bringing Greenery Indoors
A glass terrarium is one of the simplest ways to bring living greenery indoors. Here is what a terrarium is, the two main styles to choose from, what to plant,… Read the full story
How to Care for Reclaimed Wood and Recycled Glass Homeware - Molten Root
How to Care for Reclaimed Wood and Recycled Glass Homeware
A practical care guide for recycled glass on reclaimed wood: cleaning the glass, keeping the timber dry, what to avoid, and how to keep pieces looking their best. Read the full story
How to Style a Recycled Glass Vase - Molten Root
How to Style a Recycled Glass Vase
Style a recycled glass vase with confidence: choose stems, get proportions right, place it room by room, switch it through the seasons and care for glass and wood. Read the full story
Sustainable Gift Ideas: A Considered Gift Guide - Molten Root
Sustainable Gift Ideas: A Considered Gift Guide
Sustainable gift ideas by occasion and recipient: one of a kind recycled glass on reclaimed wood for housewarmings, weddings, anniversaries and thank yous. Read the full story
What Is Gamal Wood? The Reclaimed Timber Behind Our Homeware - Molten Root
What Is Gamal Wood? The Reclaimed Timber Behind Our Homeware
Gamal wood is a fast-growing Balinese hardwood, reclaimed as offcuts to base our hand-blown recycled glass homeware. Learn its look, grain, care and uses. Read the full story
Biophilic Decorating: Bringing Natural Materials Indoors - Molten Root
Biophilic Decorating: Bringing Natural Materials Indoors
Learn what biophilic decor is and how to bring natural materials indoors, with room-by-room ideas using recycled glass, reclaimed wood, plants and light. Read the full story
Recycled Glass vs New Glass: What Is the Difference? - Molten Root
Recycled Glass vs New Glass: What Is the Difference?
Recycled glass vs new glass compared on impact, character, durability, cost and uniqueness, with a clear table and which choice suits your home. Read the full story
What Is Recycled Glass, and Is It Good Quality? - Molten Root
What Is Recycled Glass, and Is It Good Quality?
Recycled glass is melted from reclaimed glass and bottles. Learn how it is made, why it is genuinely good quality and safe, and how to read its character. Read the full story
Sustainable Homeware: The Complete Guide - Molten Root
Sustainable Homeware: The Complete Guide
A practical UK guide to sustainable homeware: what it means, which recycled and reclaimed materials to seek out, and how to shop, gift and judge quality well. Read the full story
Styling Air Plants and Terrariums in Glass Vessels - Molten Root
Styling Air Plants and Terrariums in Glass Vessels
A practical guide to choosing, arranging and caring for a glass terrarium for air plants and succulents, from vessel shape to watering and styling. Read the full story
Handmade Housewarming Gifts for 2026 - Molten Root
Handmade Housewarming Gifts for 2026
A guide to handmade, sustainable housewarming gifts for 2026, featuring hand-blown recycled glass-on-wood bowls and dishes across every budget. Read the full story
Molten Glass vs Fused Glass: What Is the Difference? - Molten Root
Molten Glass vs Fused Glass: What Is the Difference?
A clear comparison of molten glass vs fused glass, explaining how each technique works and how Molten Root's recycled molten glass on reclaimed wood differs. Read the full story
Recycled Glass Homeware: Why It Is the Sustainable Choice - Molten Root
Recycled Glass Homeware: Why It Is the Sustainable Choice
Why recycled glass homeware is a sustainable choice, exploring the circular story behind recycled beer-bottle glass fused over reclaimed wood. Read the full story
How to Style Molten Glass Bowls and Vases at Home - Molten Root
How to Style Molten Glass Bowls and Vases at Home
A practical, room-by-room guide to styling molten glass bowls and vases at home, covering surfaces, fillings, pairings and seasonal looks. Read the full story
How Molten Glass on Wood Is Made - Molten Root
How Molten Glass on Wood Is Made
A step-by-step look at how molten glass on wood is made, from heating recycled glass to relaxing it by hand over reclaimed gamal wood, and why no two pieces are… Read the full story
What Is Molten Glass on Wood? The Bali Craft Explained - Molten Root
What Is Molten Glass on Wood? The Bali Craft Explained
Molten glass on wood is a Balinese craft where recycled hand-blown glass is fused over reclaimed gamal wood, creating a flowing, glossy surface that makes every piece unique. Read the full story