Live-streamed Studio Demonstration: William Gudenrath (August 13, 2014)

William Gudenrath demonstrates a second time this summer, again showing an introduction to Venetian-style glassblowing.
From 13:45 to 22:14 take a behind-the-scenes look at what happens the morning of our live-streamed demos. Meet the AV team who sets up and runs the show, and learn more about the equipment we use to capture every angle and sound of the hot shop. www.cmog.org/live
William Gudenrath is a glassblower, scholar, lecturer, and teacher. He is an authority on historical hot glassworking techniques from ancient Egypt through the Renaissance, and has presented lectures and demonstrations throughout the world... www.cmog.org/bi...

[@patrickjaroch5084]

Mr.Gudenrath, For the past 2 yrs i have been following your videos. I have never blown glass but i find the creative process memorizing. Not only are your skills world class but you are such an ambassador for your craft . Its really refreshing to see you work. Very few people i believe have the true Gift of teaching. you sir have it and itis such a blessing for me to live in a time where technology allows you to share your knowledge in this way. The Corning museum is very lucky to have your association. I hope next year i can make a trip to come take a class.

[@madmax875]

patrick jaroch I'm taking his intro to Venetian class in 2 weeks! so excited!

[@bettylawhite8494]

Not only does he work solo but he cleans up as he goes along. And his movements to and from the furnace are confident and smooth explaining everything as he goes.

[@chrysshart]

I've been eagerly awaiting the conclusion of the retticello demonstration all summer! Thank you, Mr. Gudenrath, and to everyone there at Corning working to bring these videos to us. I'm a beginning lampworker and I have learned so much from both the lampworking and off-hand demonstrations.

[@williamamos209]

Very nice class. A true pro at your art. To study with Italian glass makers must have been a dream come true. Gianni is incredible to watch. Don't wanna make him angry!...lol He'll kick your glass.

[@theafterglow113]

Thanks for all the education you do!

[@KonaFocus]

Mr. Gudenrath, you could sell those little end caps. I would love to have a limited edition one of a kind paperweight! Also I love your videos. Always informative and easy to understand. Thank you!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@jazldazl9193]

Great vid and beautiful mastery of your craft sir

[@corningmuseumofglass]

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[@RealHogweed]

You seem such a nice person and a great teacher too mr gudenrath! Have you ever felt limited in what you can do by the fact that you work solo? Cheers from Italy! :)

[@sxytattoogrl]

Yes it is! thank you so much :)

[@poelgeestglass]

Nice demonstration, William Gudenrath. I have a small question: did the ancient glassmakers also use stainless steel for the blowpipe? If not, did that not pose a problem with iron pipes heating up very quickly?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

+poelgeestglass They would have most likely used iron blow pipes and iron and mild steel are very poor conductors of heat, as metals go, so the heat wouldn't have transferred all the way through the pipe.

[@sxytattoogrl]

Thank you, Mr. Gudenrath for another wonderful demonstration! One question. There is a second video where you describe and demo how to make cane for the reticello piece you did here. However, I cannot find it for the life of me lol. Could you please post a link to that video? I'd very much appreciate it!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

+Heather Pursell Is this the video you're looking for? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnTVlZite8yCmMU Here's a video on cane making kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnMaoCcmpuBm9E. Let us know if that's not the video that you're thinking of.

[@dolcevitausa]

another cool video…wish I trusted myself around molten glass and fire

[@humanoporsiempre]

The narrator becomes the teacher haha. Awesome!

[@zackjordan4395]

William Gudenrath

[@Blackwarrior2003]

Spencer!