Catherine Labonté Guest Artist Demonstration (September 2016)

Catherine Labonté creates whimsical, colorful animal sculptures that bring fun to a whole new level. Watch as she demonstrates her process making Bubbles, the pink elephant in the Amphitheater Hot Shop for this special edition of the Late Show.

[@eaglewingsusa]

Great demo. And Lauren's narration was most enjoyable. Her communication and style is superb; having her as a commentator elevates these videos and makes the experience of watching entertaining and educational. Excellent!

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@RICDirector]

@@corningmuseumofglass Love that the camera catches what Lauren is showing the audience.... :) Well done!

[@kendraw6255]

Love watching these!! Great job Lauren!!! Now back to my binge watching.🤓

[@zackjordan4395]

Love Lauren as the Commentator.Really Helpful.

[@deniseheckman809]

I agree, makes this so much more interesting.

[@kaileysage12]

It's amazing, I don't know why people say it's bad

[@christlegreen9458]

Pearla E. Corning...the pink peculiar.

[@JavierFernandez01]

I love watching this. not just because the inside of the reheating chamber looks like the looney toons opening. ;) dohdio doh dohdio doh dohdio doh dohdio

[@michelericecarpenter26]

The name "Pinky Tuskadero" would fit this elephant. The name is a character on the tv show Happy Days.

[@valken666]

You could have mentioned the use of almost pure silicon dioxide for the back window, if it has aluminium, or if there was crystal formation from adding a nucleating agent. That would have been interesting.

[@MrDonnieandvicky]

very awesome looks great

[@saraficklin9624]

Davide! So good to see you

[@christlegreen9458]

Great team....

[@Anonymous-bv7rg]

Her saying “a very hot Endeavor” me being an anime nerd/weeb, Endeavor IS in fact a fire user

[@QueenB7561]

that is pretty cool as more parts go on dose it become heavier?

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Yes, the piece becomes heavier with each bit added. Thanks for watching!

[@rolandnagyuk]

I don't think they wanted it to be realistic. I really like this weird "crazy" look of it. Thanks for the video! P.s Who is the commentator Lady? I am falling in love with her voice and the way she speaks :))

[@leejeffrey5924]

Gaffer is the boss or the foreman, not grandad. Great presentation.

[@Antonyglassblowing]

crazy

[@floydwilliams3321]

That’s cute man

[@richardjones4080]

why is the furnace seemingly stepped on the inner side of the entrance ?

[@brianevans4737]

You are actually looking at the Back of the multi door Door. Each of those steps is a door that can be opened. You only want to open the minimum size so you don't let the heat out, and don't hit the piece on the way out... Hope this explains it for you.

[@richardjones4080]

so basically its a means of controlling the temp in the furnace right? and also depending on sized of worked piece of course

[@brianevans4737]

You got it.

[@mybeing5806]

how does the air tbey blow in stay in

[@corningmuseumofglass]

If you watch when blowing the initial bubble, the glassmaker will cap the end of the pipe with their thumb to trap the air in and force it down into the glass. After that, blowing is used to further inflate the glass, but you don't want to trap air inside a piece.

[@lolaland1191]

What is it

[@abobakronline]

Pink color confusing me between elephant and pig I think blue will be more suitable

[@abobakronline]

I'm sorry i thought elephants color is dark Gray thanks for clarify dude

[@agnellakero4142]

hi 687

[@matthewrobertson300]

maybe igiie the elephant

[@dztmtt]

I don't like the elephant glass.

[@kaileysage12]

baconwings lets see you make it

[@dztmtt]

Ainsley Robinson I can't make it. I simply said i don't like it.

[@lorddiosliving]

me neither

[@valken666]

It seems that cartoonish look was intentional, as one can see from the sketch. I also prefer a more realistic look, but she achieved what she set out to do and that requires a lot of skill.

[@Anonymous-bv7rg]

@@valken666 it could be a nod to Dumbo too.

[@banditVa]

Looks like a mouse

[@cocozav4711]

I respect the craft of glass blowing, but this was an ugly piece. I know some pieces will be crooked but this was just horrible. The pink made it even worse. The uneven legs, weird ears, she said she choose pink cause its like crazy but nah, it doesnt work.

[@sapporofeelsgoodman8535]

the piece wasn't ugly you just didn't like it. I love the cartoonish look it makes the piece more contemporary and fun too look at. if i wanted to see a real elephant i would of watch a picture of an elephant

[@zachwildey7978]

lady commentating is lame

[@JavierFernandez01]

I love watching this. not just because the inside of the reheating chamber looks like the looney toons opening. ;) dohdio doh dohdio doh dohdio doh dohdio