In collaboration with Sydney Diers in a material study class, we were tasked to create a mold for glass blowing based on an action, the verb "grow" was the verb we choose as a foundation for our project. We began our material exploration by choosing wood as the main material for our mold. We then modeled the mold in Rhino and used the CNC machine to cut the pieces. We then assembled them with screws to aid in proper support. We then took it to a glassblowing expert who poured melted glass into the mold. The final vase mirrors nature’s resilience, resulting in an onion-like shape. With roots in the earth, it signifies life’s interconnectedness and the ongoing cycle of growth, echoing nature’s renewal.