Glass Blowing - Sculpting a sitting cat
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Uploaded by bristolblueglasssw on Jul 20, 2009
Glass blowing a Cat from 24% Lead Crystal Bristol Blue Glass.
You can purchase this cat here:
http://www.bristolblueglass.com/shop/products.php?product=Sitting-Cat
The glass comes out of the furnace at 1100 degrees C. its then shaped with various wooden, paper and metal hand-tools until its too cold to work with. Then its re-heated in the furnace mouth so the peice can be finished by the master.
Bristol Blue Glass (SW)
66A Anthea Road, Fishponds Trading Estate,
Bristol, BS5 7EX
0117 965 1989
http://www.bristolblueglass.com
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oooo that pussy is hot!
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god i always see them without gloves and thats just ballsy as hell.. props... btw what is involved in getting a huge furnace like that? do you build one yourself or buy them?
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excellent!
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what is that material he uses as 0:23? curious caust it can withstand the temp of really hot glass and doesnt burn the guy's hand..
swkthaone 4 months ago
@swkthaone It is just a newspaper soaked in water. Very effective tool in glass blowing.
bristolblueglasssw 4 months ago
Hey how much for a handblown glass cat, I really want one. Thanks for the wonderful video, I love good old fashioned craftsmanship.
lkevins1 1 year ago
@lkevins1 There is a link in the description to this cat on our website. They are £49:50. But you can request a smaller one for less money if you email the shop on the contact page. Thanks!
bristolblueglasssw 1 year ago