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How To: Make a torch mounted marver

This video shows how to make a torch mounted marver for lampworking.

How To: Make a glass carousel

This lampworking video shows how to make a glass carousel with three horses

How To: Make a glass chess set

This series of lampworking videos shows how to make a spun glass chess set. Part 1 of 6 - How to Make a glass chess set.

How To: Make glass cross pendants

This lampworking video shows how to make a glass cross pendant.

How To: Make a glass dolphin

Learn how to make a large solid dolphin on a heavy spun glass base in this lampworking video.

How To: Make a glass sea turtle

Learn how to make a glass sea turtle in this lampworking video. The turtle measures about 1.5 inches wide.

How To: Make a glass wishing well

This two part lampworking video shows how to make a spun glass wishing well with vine, flowers and a bird.

How To: Make a glass sea lion

Learn how to make a glass sculpted sea lion in this lampworking tutorial. I used 16 mm rod for this larger piece. It measures about 4 inches long and 1 inch diameter.

How To: Make a glass bird bath

Learn how to make a spun glass bird bath in this lampworking video.

How To: Make the scales of justice out of glass

Learn how to make scales on a heavy spun glass base with separate trays with this lampworking tutorial.

How To: Make a glass treble clef

Make a treble clef on a spun glass base with music notes decorating base with this lampworking tutorial.

How To: Make a glass flamingo

Learn how to make a glass flamingo with this lampworking tutorial.

How To: Make a glass octopus

This lampworking video shows how to make a glass octopus on a spun glass mount. The colors used here are Northstar rust and butterscotch.

How To: Make a glass heart pendant

In this lampworking video a heart shaped pendant is made to go with the earrings in the previous video. This pendant is red and white stripped.

How To: Make a glass hollow heart

Learn how to make a hollow heart from 1/2 inch heavy wall tubing in this lampworking video.

This two part lampworking video shows how to make a glass windmill. The base is 6 mm rod with 4 mm trim. The parts are joined with 12.7 mm heavy wall tubing and 8mm rod. This project took close to 2 hours to complete.

How To: Make a glass butterfly pendant

This lampworking video shows how to make a glass encased butterfly pendant.

How To: Make a glass seahorse

This lampworking video shows how to make a seahorse and seashell on a spun glass base. The seahorse was made earlier out of Northstar butterscotch.

How To: Make a glass rose

Learn how to assemble a glass rose with the technique of lampworking.

How To: Learn the art of lampworking

Very basic beginner video of some things you can do starting with a glass disc. In this video I show how to make flower petals, leaves, sea shells, and wings.

How To: Make a blown glass baby penguin

Learn how to make a small black and white penguin with the technique of lampworking.

How To: Make a small spun glass angel

Learn how to make a spun glass angel with this easy to follow lampworking video.

How To: Make hot air balloons by blowing glass

This video demonstration shows how to make hot air balloons using the technique of glassblowing

How To: Make a gold foil bead

Check out this video to learn how to make a Murano style gold foil glass bead. Take a quick trip to Murano where bead artist Patricia Frantz shares how her discovery of Venetian glass and beadmaking changed her life. Then travel to the Glassworks Video Productions studio in Miami where we produced this tutorial on making a Gold Foil Bead. This demo uses Italian glass and gold foil to put a new spin on a traditional style.

How To: Make glass faucets

The glass artisan Jim McKelvey shows how he makes the beautifully elegant glass faucets using ancient glass blowing techniques.

How To: Make iridized glass

Learn about ancient iridized glass and a method for creating iridized glass surfaces. This video is part of the exhibition "Reflecting Antiquity" at The Corning Museum of Glass (February 15 - May 27, 2008). Note: the method portrayed uses stannous chloride fumes, which can be highly toxic. Do not attempt this without proper protective equipment.

How To: Make a simple tumbler

Discover the process of making a simple tumbler with experts at The Corning Museum of Glass.

How To: Cut glass properly

Learn how to cut glass with The Corning Museum of Glass staff. Cut glass is often used to make beautiful stained glass windows.

How To: Use a Dremel tool for glass engraving

Learn about using the Dremel™ tool for engraving glass. A Dremel tool can be used for creating decorative effects.

How To: Make glass cane

Learn more about making glass cane with Lino Tagliapietra and experts from The Corning Museum of Glass. Though simple in origin, Canes are often put together to make very elaborate objects.

How To: Sandblast glass

Sandblasting has a bunch of functions. It can be used to soften rough surfaces, roughen soft surfaces, take off unwanted surfaces, or shape a surface. If you're curious about the process and wish to try it yourself, you can check out this video to learn how to sandblast glass with experts at the Corning Museum of Glass.