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Learn how to make homemade glassblown ornaments and decorations in this series of glassblowing video demonstrations.
There are 15 videos in this series:
The history of glass blowing and what it is about; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
The basics of furnace use in glass blowing; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Glass blowing tools and what they're used for; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to use an annealer for your glass blowing projects; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Glass Blowing safety tips and safety equipment; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to gather molten glass when glass blowing; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to blow an ornament ball out of a gather of glass; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to properly cool down a blown glass ornament; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Using an optic mold to make holiday ornaments demonstrated; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Putting blown glass holiday ornaments into an optic mold; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to add a hanging loop to a blow glass holiday ornament; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to make replicas of antique glass fishing boats with glass blowing; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to create the feathering technique with an optic mold; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to use a pick to feather a blown glass holiday ornament; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
How to add a patch to a blown glass holiday ornament; learn this and more in this free arts and crafts video by a glass blowing expert.
Glassblowing is the art of creating man-made glass objects with the skillful use of furnaces, a variety of ingredients, and a blowpipe. A selection of tools and instruments may be used to add details to the glass or shape it. Glassblowing techniques may be used to create a wide range of artistic pieces, including decorations such as Christmas ornaments (baubles).
In this free video clip series, our expert will demonstrate basic ornament-making techniques using a glassblower, tips for adding texture and decoration to glass ornaments, as well as safety tips for glassblowing and several special procedures for beautiful gifts and ornaments.
Ana Willow Obermayr Ana Willow Obermayr, a fourth generation artist in the Obermayr family, has been blowing glass since 1994. She received her early training in Seattle Washington where she studied at Pilchuck Glass School and Pratt Fine Arts Center.<BR /><BR />She completed her seven-year apprenticeship with Greg Englesby. She worked at the Glass Eye Studio and worked with many of the world's finest glass artists. <BR /><BR />Now based in Miami, Florida, she sells and travels her artwork around the world. dkdk
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