crystallization {thomas kral}

Was reading about 100% Design {a contemporary interiors event that takes place in London} and stumbled upon these beautiful measuring cups by Thomas Kral, a Slovakian designer. These pieces are part of his collection, Upgrade,that takes common glass containers {milk bottles, pasta sauce jars, etc} and applies traditional cutting + gilding techniques that you see in crystal glass objects {common inhabitant of wedding registries}. His balance of the industrial material and the fine craftsmanship creates a truly unique collection...see below and his site for more.