Dragon Goblet | Techniques of Renaissance Venetian-Style Glassworking

This video shows the three parts of this goblet-foot, stem, and cup-being made and placed “on hold” in an oven. After the foot has been attached to a pontil, the other parts are added using small amounts of molten glass-‘glue bits’-to join them. Learn more about this object in The Techniques of Renaissance Venetian-Style Glassworking by William Gudenrath renvenetianstyle.cmog.org/nod... 🐉
Between about 1500 and 1725, Venice was nearly the sole supplier of fine luxury glass to the royal and aristocratic, the wealthy and powerful, throughout Europe. The Venetian government went to extreme measures to protect its lucrative and prestigious monopoly by isolating the highly skilled workers on the nearby island of Murano and severely restricting their movements. However, with the promise of personal freedom and the hope of fortune, they gradually fled the lagoon to set up workshops in a variety of locations on the Continent and in England.
The Techniques of Renaissance Venetian-Style Glassworking - renvenetianstyle.cmog.org - presents detailed 360° photography and high-definition video related to objects from nine glassworking centers influenced by Venetian style as researched by master glassmaker and scholar William Gudenrath.
The resource is a follow-up to Gudenrath's popular Techniques of Renaissance Venetian Glassworking (2016) also available free online at renvenetian.cmog.org.

[@moonbubbles3046]

Bill is one of the most skilled glass artists on the planet and his style of teaching is truly a gift.

[@billthompson4718]

Remarkable skill. He knows his medium, and creates… something of beauty which even those of us who will never afford such a thing, can so easily savour as it’s being created. Thank you for posting this.

[@moonbubbles3046]

I have to add…Bill is utterly magnificent. He is such an extraordinary example of working smarter rather than harder. He works at the furnace alone like a well oiled machine. You can watch as he leaves the bench after a transfer and his left hand automatically and blindly but deftly reaches back to grab and move the last used blow pipe or punty that was left at the bench so that the bench is free to re-sit. The hose is connected and disconnected quickly and the end finds his pocket for quick retrieval. His methods of keeping the receiving piece warm while transferring new glass to it is amazing. Everything is as fluid as the glass he works with. He has perfected a system that is so clean and efficient yet graceful - it really is beautiful to watch. It’s like a dance. His ability to convey what he is doing and his clear and concise descriptions of terms and actions is also economical yet art like. He doesn’t ever get too wordy yet you are left without needing any further explanation. He imparts that information in a way that anyone could understand and he does it all with the verbal *feel* that he is speaking to a friend. When you combine those things with his insane talent at the bench, his mastery of antiquated Venitian techniques and the knowledge he has acquired through intense study and practical application, you get one thing - A LEGEND. (Not to mention I understand he is a musician of the highest caliber as well!) He’s a rock star to me. I’ve never worked with molten glass but I have such a wonderful and deep understanding from watching and listening to him work. I am terminally ill and cannot pursue glass work but I have gained that vicarious experience through Bill and other artists here. (Mostly Bill though - it’s true). Thanks to Bill for taking me on so many journeys outside my bed at such a surreal time for me. I’ve actually been watching for years but am revisiting since becoming ill and losing mobility. CMoG and Mr. Gudenrath absolutely rock. 💚💚

[@rastafariusalexanderjulius1412]

marvelous beyond description

[@lisamills-wv6nc]

Bill is the best! 😊

[@treasuresunderfoot7876]

This is fun to watch & satisfying to see such skilled craftsmanship. I can tell you've done this for years. You make it look so easy.

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching!

[@StarryDiadem]

I love this series of videos! Mr Gudenrath is incredibly skilled and talented, and a delight to watch. Can I ask who narrates them? He has a lovely soothing voice!

[@sannepedersen3649]

Starry Diadem It is Bill himself.

[@StarryDiadem]

@@sannepedersen3649 That's nice to know. He's been making my lockdown time bearable!

[@suse2424]

incredible wonderful ❤

[@suse2424]

I mean the artist ! ❤

[@dottyharbison7156]

So beautifully crafted. I have never seen one of these made before. It is truly amazing! ❤❤❤

[@venusdelacruz4838]

I love watching this...

[@akshayd211]

This looks WAYYYYY easier than it is. Visiting this week! I am excited to make my own glass. :)

[@corningmuseumofglass]

Thanks for watching! We hope you enjoyed visiting the Museum and making your own glass.

[@akshayd211]

@@corningmuseumofglass Yes, it was a unique experience that I'll treasure forever. :)

[@belacickekl7579]

Silly question; what did he do with the other two canes?

[@TakaS013]

It looks nice, but doesn't look like a dragon.