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Glass blowing is an increasingly popular form of art. Learn how to make a glass jar in this free online art lesson on video about glass blowing taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
There are 20 videos in this series:
Basics of what you can create with glass blowing an why people like the art; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
An explanation of the different glasses that will be combined for your glass blowing project; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Supplies you'll need for your glass blowing project including marble shapers and mashers; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
The first steps in stretching your glass for your glass blowing project; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Using the same method as the first color, how to stretch the second color for your glass blowing project; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
How to apply clear glass over colored glass for added strength and luster; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Using the marble shaper, how to round-out a tube for your glass blowing project; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
How to apply blue symmetrical lines on your glass blowing project; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
How to apply an additional color to your glass blowing project prior to dragging color; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Heating up your glass blowing project in order to make colors of glass combine to prepare for dragging color; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Dragging color in your glass blowing project adds a nice artistic touch and adds movement to your piece; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
How dragging color on your glass blowing project creates a nice finished effect to your piece; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
How to coat your entire jar with an additional clear coat following dragging color; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
A clear coat must be blended in your glass blowing project for the right look; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
First steps for bowing your glass jar including rotating the piece to make sure the glass is even; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Control the thickness of your blown glass piece by controlling the blowing; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Pay attention to the base sections and missed sections of your glass jar; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Before you're finished blowing glass, you've got to remove the tube; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
For your glass jar to be functional, you have to expand the top hole; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
How to use the cold seal and kiln when blowing glass; tips, tricks and techniques for creating your own blown glass pieces in this free online art lesson on video taught by expert glass artisan Tom Wright.
Glass blowing (or glassblowing) is the process of forming glass into useful shapes while the glass is in a molten, semi-liquid state. A person who blows glass is called a glassblower or glass-smith. The transformation of raw materials into glass takes place around 2400°F, at which point the glass emits enough heat to appear almost white hot. The glass is then left to "fine out," and the working temperature is reduced in the furnace to around 2000°F. At this stage, the glass appears to be a bright orange color. The major tools involved in glass blowing are the blowpipe, the punty, bench, marver, blocks, jacks, paddles, tweezers, and a variety of shears.
The art of blowing glass is by no means a new art form, but its popularity has certainly reached its height in recent years. In this free video series, our expert will give step-by-step instructions on blowing glass, from stretching glass to applying and dragging colors. The final product of this demonstration will be a glass jar, but any kind of glass piece can be achieved through the glass blowing process. It's time to expand your artistic skills and mind with these video instructions.
Tom Wright Tom Wright is the owner of "Ginger Bread Glass" and has worked in the warehouse of Delphi Glass. He has over two years of professional experience in fashioning glass ornaments.dkdk
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