A spur of the moment invitation on Valentine’s Day, led to a warm adventure on a cold day. We met with our friends at Bernard Katz glass studio, they shared in the glass process, gave a little demonstration and then we tried it out for ourselves. I will take you on a little visual journey..
Safety demonstration of course.
The rods were placed in a furnace and dipped in molten glass. After the rods were removed from the heat, it went through a little water bath so we could hold the rod. Then the fun part, twirling the hot glass and stretching it out to make a form.
Letting gravity do most of the work
After a small demonstration of the sculpting tools, we tried working the glass. Very hot stuff! The temperature ranged over 1000 degree fahrenheit but the kiddo was not afraid to sculpt the molten glass.
Glass sculpting bench and tools
The glass had to be reheated often as it began to cool down during the process.
Attempting to sculpt a flower
Samples of our finished pieces after a day of cooling.
Not bad for our first time!
You can watch the professionals in action. This short video will demonstrate the glass blowing process.
jennifer barrile 
What an exciting day! Thanks for sharing Jennifer.
You are welcome Sharon! Thanks for stopping by!
Always been fascinated by glass sculpture Jen. Enjoyed the pictures, video and the overall “tour!” Very cool stuff…actually I guess it’s pretty hot at first!
Thanks Bruce for stopping by! I am glad you enjoyed viewing the process glass blowing is fascinating. Yes very hot especially if up close.
Pretty awesome for a first time, Jennifer. ❤
Thank you!
Wow, they are beautiful! Well done! Not sure I’d have the guts to do this but bravo!
Thanks Laura! It was fun, you should try it sometime! You might like it😀
Wow! Super fun! Your flowers turned out great! 🌸😄
Hi Jill thank you! 😀
Now that looks interesting. I’d love to see it in person but would probably break out in hot flashes. The guys in the video made it look so easy.
Yes it was hot but bearable! It looked easier than it was but very cool to try it out!
It is amazing how the entire process works and how they can make such remarkably beautiful pieces.