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I have always been fascinated by the artists who work with hot molten glass -- thousands of degrees hot! When I had the opportunity to go to Salado Glassworks in October and participate in their blow your own Pumpkin event…I was hooked. Granted Gail did all the heavy lifting…all I supplied was the hot air which I have in abundance! That trip, I made two pumpkins … one for me and one for my friend in Seattle (and yes, it did survive the USPS shipping and arrived in one piece)!
 Gail Allard finishing my first pumpkin … so cool! |  Pumpkin #2 that made it's way safely to Seattle! |
My obsession continued in November when Gail and his elves began the "Blow Your Own Ornament even". I told you I was hooked…so given the change to make my own Christmas Ornaments was my next adventure. This time I made three Christmas Ornaments … and I still cannot decide which is my favorite. Below is a progression of pictures to show how this "do it yourself" glass blowing actually takes place! (There is a video later in this post.)
Below is a YouTube video that was on a local TV news report. I was actually in the shop just before this was filmed to pick up my pumpkins!
Below is a YouTube video that was on a local TV news report. I was actually in the shop just before this was filmed to pick up my pumpkins!
 Step 1: Hot molten glass  Step 3: Adding Colored glass chips  Step 5: Finishing the hanger |  Step 2: Shaping  Step 4: Color chips melted in and getting ready for my hot air!  Finale' - my three beauties |
There were more steps between 4 & 5, but the YouTube video below of a boy making his own ornament will give you a much better idea. This was posted a couple of years ago. Enjoy!
The next video is so amazing I just had to include it with this post…Gail working on a multiple piece project.
Cannot wait until the spring for my next adventures in glass blowing!
Cannot wait until the spring for my next adventures in glass blowing!
This is only the beginning of my adventure. If you live in the Central Texas area, treat yourself to Salado and visit Salado Glassworks and check out this amazing artist.
Copyright © 2013 Annie – All pictures are the sole property of Annie's Images. Videos are all from YouTube.
Always…I wish you peace, joy and happiness, but most of all I wish you Love.
As Ever, Annie
Copyright © 2013 Annie – All pictures are the sole property of Annie's Images. Videos are all from YouTube.
Always…I wish you peace, joy and happiness, but most of all I wish you Love.
As Ever, Annie
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