Glassblowing Demonstration 2/17/2021

Watch a captivating 34-minute glassblowing demonstration from the Toledo Museum of Art's Glass Pavilion Hot Shop. Witness the intricate process of creating glass art, from the initial preparation to the final product. Learn about essential equipment, color bar techniques, and the delicate art of layering soft glass. Observe the skilled artisans as they manipulate molten glass, employing various tools and techniques such as jacks, heat shields, and pipe coolers. Gain insights into the creation of molds, the art of glass blowing, and the science behind glass formation. This informative demonstration, sponsored by O-I Glass, concludes with a fascinating look at the properties of glass, including its breaking point.

Intro
Equipment
Color Bar
Soft Glass
Layering
Bottom Waiting
Prep Work
Heat
Cookie Foot
Heat Shield
Jacks
Bowl
Foot
Pipe cooler
Flash
Making the Mold
Heating the Mold
Blowing the Glass
How Glass is Made
Breaking Glass