Epic Optics: Short Handblown Glass Twisty Cup by Michael Schunke @thegobletninja at Vetro Vero

The Goblet Ninja, aka Michael Schunke of Vetro Vero, creates a twisted handblown glass tumbler using an optic mold. The twisty cup is a long-standing favorite technical exercise among glassblowers. This short rocks-style glass shows Schunke twist the bubble in one heat, flatten the bottom and punty; then offers views of trimming and opening, all while keeping the optics strong and the ridges crisp. Sound included -- listen for the ridges after the final heat!
We also just posted the Tall Twisty Cup so obsessive glassmakers can compare dissect the two approaches to making cups.
Thanks for watching! We hope this video keeps glassmakers engaged with the hotshop during social distancing and beyond; and educates non-glassmakers about the process. Please like, comment and share -- we are open to suggestions and happy to answer questions in the comments.
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[@liamfisher6783]

Great video!

[@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio]

Liam Fisher 🙌

[@locke_lamora9432]

One of my favorite techniques to do by one of my favorite artists. You make it look so easy. Great video!

[@michaelschunke3546]

👍

[@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@josiegluck6588]

the slow-mo ninja move at the end! 😂

[@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio]

: - )

[@michaelschunke3546]

🤘

[@MikeSandoval100]

What was that about.!!!???

[@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio]

Efficiency of motion... 😉

[@josiegluck6588]

@@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio yesssss!

[@larrycazes6281]

Larry C: AWESOME VIDEOS GUYS! I LOVE THE SLOMO HIGHLIGHTS :)

[@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio]

Great! Thanks Larry!

[@michaelschunke3546]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned for more...

[@camira3463]

Aaah nice punty😊 I miss making glass😣

[@VetroVeroGlassblowingStudio]

hope you can get back to it soon!

[@BennytheJohnson1]

Very nice cup skills! Having fun with a pineapple mold at my studio here in MN. Welcome anytime! Using a 95lb Phoenix from Mobile Glass Studios.

[@mdbryan9525]

Question. The Jacks you’re using. Who made them?

[@iimmutable]

Hi Michael, It's great to watch your video. I have been practicing the skills in this video, it's hard for me to pull the glass in such a calm and steady way. May you share any tips for me? Thank you!!!!!