Tate works with a team of glass artists at a studio in the state of North Carolina.

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It is called the "Sacred Heart of Healing" and was made by the artist Tim Tate.

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Tate first became interested in glass by watching glassblowers as a young child.

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Tim Tate is also the director of the Washington Glass School.

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"My name is Tim Tate and I am a glass sculptor.

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This is where the artist Tim Tate works and teaches.

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Tim Tate makes glass that is meant to be sculptural.

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Tim Tate also makes sculptures that he calls reliquaries.

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