How It's Made: Glass Christmas Ornaments

[@jamessv5020]

Having frowned at the prices of these glass ornaments in the past, I will never again do so. It does take a lot of work.

[@artflorez1568]

I was thinking the same thing! Those are probably Christopher Radko ornaments... $65 and up, each.

[@mickimicki]

@@artflorez1568 The box in the film says "Krebs Lauscha". They have an online store, I have bought stuff there and it's much cheaper.

[@Rick-ld1wm]

Art Florez Yeah, you’re right. We paid close to $200 each around 15 years ago for some amazing large Radko’s. And every year we continue to damage our bank account, $65 at a time.

[@artflorez1568]

@@mickimicki Thanks for the name of the manufacturer. I went to their website, I saw a rather fancy Nutcracker ornament and it was about $85 US. It looks like they also had some simpler ornaments that were definitely cheaper.

[@poppinthatcootchie6796]

The ones you buy in big box stores are mass produced by machines

[@lothean2099]

I will never look at glass ornaments the same. True artist glass blowers.

[@greedyjo]

Me too...

[@lorrainecragan-sullivan7048]

Holy moly! I literally just said the exact same thing to my husband and then I saw your post. Lol. Truly incredible artistry.

[@edipasplays]

All for 5 dollars at your nearest walmart

[@su-rv2uq]

I never thought about how ornaments, especially handcrafted ones, were made. True artistry. I imagine the cheap ones are made by machines.

[@frankierzucekjr]

Right, isn't this amazing. I could watch this all day

[@dracophyle]

That's no way to talk about small children

[@noname-jh3bd]

Yep, made in china.. symbol equality for the mass produced

[@DME3355]

I never knew they were so intricate and difficult to make but that's amazing! They are little works of art.

[@puppsmcgee74]

That poor lady must go home each work day coated in glitter.

[@OutdoorsyVibe]

Pupps McGee omg that wouldn’t be worth the pay

[@billgateskilledmyuncle23]

Just like a stripper.

[@wyntermackenzie4952]

I love glitter, of course. Glitter loves me - I never get more on me than the dusting I want. A Swiffer dust cloth picks it up from most surfaces quickly & thoroughly.

[@51gary51]

I have a friend who will no longer let me send him a Christmas card with glitter on it. Whenever I do, he's still cleaning up glitter in the month of June, or so he claims! And that's just from one card! Ha!!!

[@hdb80]

That sounds like heaven to me.

[@jekaterinamedvecka7014]

and then your cat drops them one by one

[@catgirl7765]

My kitties break them-that is why I hang mine up high where my cats cannot reach them!

[@guardshack9606]

My cats will climb the tree and get to them. Asshole even falls asleep in the damn tree!

[@catgirl7765]

@@guardshack9606 My new kitten climbed the Christmas tree, but only before it was decorated. She doesn't climb it now that it is covered with ornaments.

[@nunya9540]

GUARD SHACK cats are definitely assholes lol

[@massabielle2821]

Oh my gosh......this is so true!!!! ROFL!

[@buttaflybex3872]

ummm... awesome! 🤩 especially that “mirror image from the inside out” thing. Never knew this was how it was all made. Coolness 🎄

[@juneberry1982]

I remember we made one in chemistry class in high school. That was back in 1991. I still remember how fascinating it was. This video was like a trip back in time!

[@lh3540]

Cat: I'mma 'bout to ensure this person's continued job security.

[@Rick-ld1wm]

I think I put their kids through college!

[@IDrag123]

My appreciation for these ornaments just grew a hundredfold

[@cw5451]

I had no idea that these ornaments were made by hand throughout the process! Fascinating and wonderful!

[@jeannettesmith4870]

I now have more respect & understanding for glass ornaments & their makers. Thank you for sharing this awareness, with me. I appreciate it so much!! Happy Holidays 2019!!🎄

[@jeannettesmith4870]

@GABRIELLE FOUST Thank you. Happy Holidays 2020. May 2021 bring you abundance of unlimited blessings that shine bright, with lots of love & happiness. Always - Jeannette

[@frankierzucekjr]

@@jeannettesmith4870 Merry Christmas 2021

[@jeannettesmith4870]

@@frankierzucekjr Thank you. Merry Christmas to you & yours, too. 2021 🎅🎄🎁

[@shallow_night7046]

merry september 2023@@jeannettesmith4870

[@annasutton8078]

These were the only kind you could buy when I was a child. We used to use the same ornaments every year. I am very nostalgic for these and look out for them in charity shops. I also by new ones when I see them. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottfirman]

Has anyone gone to Brohners in Frankenmuth Michigan? They are the largest Christmas store around. It takes a few hours to go through the whole building. You can get custom made ornaments, commercial ornaments, or even business ornaments. They have every type of Christmas type decoration, all displayed in three huge buildings, all joined together.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

I got married just outside of it. I met Wally Brohner just before he died and he was a wonderful man. He wrote a book if you are interested. This man spent every day helping kids and spreading Christmas cheer. I miss him so much. Merry Christmas Wally and to you all as well from Michigan. P.S I love rc hobby's myself.

[@brendakrieger7000]

No, but I'd love to go there sometime🎄🎁🎀

[@ourtravelingzoo3740]

Was just there this past summer

[@catherined3791]

I purchased a hand-blown nativity ornament there when I was 18. It is the 1st ornament to go on my tree every year. I am now 60 years old.

[@WeatherFan2009]

Very impressive! The amount of work that goes into these is phenomenal. These hard workers deserve an applause for their efforts.

[@frankierzucekjr]

I agree. Every ornament is a piece if art. Just incredible

[@Quickened1]

Couldn't afford to decorate with nuts and candy... Proceeds to buy glass, and spend endless hours making ornaments... I'm sure he could afford the nuts and candy after they took off!

[@scottfirman]

I would hope so. I remember a neighbor had some imported from germany. I found one on their tree after they threw it out. The guy gave me $3 for finding it. He said they were really old and rare.

[@fritzg.2482]

True to life. He must be very poor. Whahaha.

[@GarmanyRachel]

Just guessing but he probably made the glass from free/cheap sand.

[@JasperJanssen]

Danae Goliath yeah, that’s not really how glass blowing works.

[@GarmanyRachel]

Jasper Janssen Explain why not?

[@meredithroman3212]

Growing up, Our Christmas Tree had such stunning, supremely beautiful ornaments. My Mom took great care of them, swathed each in cotton, protected by her, to unwrap the next Christmas just as beautiful. She would also decorate, upscale some of the ornaments with her personal touch. Made even more beautiful by her....And, Yes, old fashion tinsel put on ONE strand at a time. We had The Best, Most Beautiful Christmas Trees in The Entire World! Thanks Mom

[@andreasdesigns]

I have always loved these glass ornaments since I was a kid when I would help put them on the tree. It's nice to know the creation has not become automated.

[@annahill-dombrowski1473]

I love this show. I’ve learned a lot over the years!

[@frankierzucekjr]

Me too. How it's Made has always been one of my favorite shows.

[@mollystevens9778]

3:15 forbidden candy apples

[@kittenkittycat1687]

I ate one once Can't get the taste out of my mouth

[@maneoj46]

@@kittenkittycat1687 it tastes like blood and regret

[@kittenkittycat1687]

@@maneoj46 nah, there's no remorse.

[@Sciron]

They look like lolipops

[@The_A_Cast]

“They’re ready to go out on a limb” The folks at How It’s Made are the MASTERS of puns! 😂

[@countrygirl7402]

I love that they're handmade. I've had some ornaments for 40 years.

[@flamenmartialis6839]

I've got some ornaments that used to belong to my grandparents and I'm in my 50's.

[@IntergalacticSpaceKitten]

Wow, those are really beautiful. The super high quality type

[@51gary51]

In this day and age, I had no idea that glass ornaments were still being made my hand. Fascinating! So beautiful.... and so breakable!

[@jacksvlogs9924]

Oh my gosh! I never knew they were hand made! I always thought it was a machined process! This is amazing!

[@R.Williams]

The ones we buy at Target and Walmart are undoubtedly machine made. These are exclusive and no doubt expensive ornaments!

[@emoskullfire9823]

Anyone been to the keita wolfhart store in Germany. It's the largest Christmas store in the world and it's so beautiful you aren't aloud to take photos inside

[@ferretyluv]

I love the origin story where glass was cheaper for a guy than straight up food.

[@garryferrington811]

That does seem unlikely. Probably a delightful myth.

[@nolickspittle4753]

No, it would be true. Don't forget how much nuts and sugar used to be, even in Victorian times they were astronomically expensive and reserved for the very rich.

[@20firebird]

i can imagine someone not being able to afford candy back then, but nuts?

[@ferretyluv]

@@nolickspittle4753 Glass was also expensive.

[@runarandersen878]

I understand this story in the way that he was a craftsman and therefore had the materials already. So he improvised. Not the first time new things have been created that way.

[@kapamaroyGR]

no plastic ornament can compare to these stunning works of art

[@My-Ty-1]

Beautiful ornaments. Expensive for sure. I collect old ornaments and repaint them with metallic, neon, glitter paints. Some with beads, mirror. I make them my own creation. It's relaxing. 🎄☃️

[@jacobvanantwerp2001]

I love how ornaments like the ones from the 2000s, some of which I still have ever since I was a kid, are handcrafted like that; it's nothing like radiance for the holidays!

[@techielopez7678]

Such respect to those who make these 👏👏👏

[@christinaesther17]

Real life Elves, they are! Such a delicate and beautiful glass ornaments. Mom always wrap them in extra tissue wrappings to keep it protected after Christmas is over. They are also light weight, makes it much easier to hang compared to heavier ornaments!

[@yohtan]

I just looked up the company online and they have an English site and the prices are pretty reasonable for the workmanship in display. I do gotta say that these kinda handmade ornaments do last a long time and do take a small fall or two with no problem. Worth the price in the end and I know since I got four cats. (A thick tree skirt helps btw)

[@jothriny]

which is the company, where did you see it?

[@lacey_heather]

@@jothriny The company shown in this video is Krebs (the name is shown on the white box toward the end). Last year, I did a ton of research looking for actual glass ornaments, which are surprisingly hard to find these days (nearly everything is the shatterproof plastic). I bought several boxes in multiple colors from Krebs and was super disappointed in the quality; lots of color issues, paint bubbling, and scratches on multiple bulbs in every box. I reached out to their customer service and after TWO additional replacements, I was able to receive enough that were in decent shape. Recent Amazon reviews of Krebs bulbs note many of the same quslity issues I experienced. While the prices are reasonable and they were willing to work with me to replace the damaged bulbs, the entire process was a huge pain. I don't think their quality control is on par with what was shown in this video; based on what I could find on IMDB, this episode appears to have first aired in 2008, so I can imagine their manufacturing processes and standards have changed to keep up with production demands and keep prices low.

[@rodolfovargas7952]

The white finish makes the snowman more like old Frosty. When it comes to Christmas sparkle with glitter, you just can't get enough.

[@TDS.Harper]

It is so impressive that they still blow the bulbs into shape! -and all this time I thought the process was somehow automated. Huge admiration of these craftsmen!! -Thank goodness we still have them! -And to learn that ornaments such as these are a fairly recent invention.-

[@awesomefireninja]

It must be hot in that room omg

[@charliemartin-k7m]

My uncle works at a place the makes snack cakes and that place stays over 100F year around.

[@YoursTrulyThe1Pony]

@@charliemartin-k7m 🥵

[@rock3908]

They have extreme ventilation with glassblowing usually. Itbprobably feels cool

[@su-rv2uq]

@@rock3908 I hope so. It would be hellish to have to sit in a superheated room, and working with flame.

[@mistermr2147]

Stop simping for the ornament lady.

[@sarahyates6055]

It’s wonderful that they are still hand crafted and not machine made . Just shows that technology isn’t everything!

[@beverlykrebs4372]

Our last name is Krebs... My husband and daughter & I have been collecting Christmas by Krebs ornaments ever since we got married 30 years ago! It was cool to see the process by which they make these!

[@EmeraldEsmerelda]

Such a shame the quality has gone down.

[@juneberry1982]

I love watching how stuff gets made! It also helps me appreciate all that goes into them! ♥

[@jothriny]

wow..utter respect to the people who make these beauties..Thank you for making our holidays so colorful, warm and joyful...🙏

[@EddVCR]

Seeing these beautiful, festive ornaments being made in How It’s Made is so relaxing. 😌

[@kimlindseyOH]

I have over 100 glass ornaments - no 2 alike, all from eastern Europe - so fun and beautiful! LOL, since I have cats, my Christmas "tree" is a big strand of branched garland draped on the wall + a big wreath (all above cat height). Gotta draw the line somewhere with these cats 😸

[@celineturmel3645]

This easily calms me down after a long day at work in a guft shop. So satisfying to watch

[@virginiaa126]

Makes me appreciate the cost of some of these elaborate ornaments.

[@jameswebb7376]

I am really impressed with the skill and craftsmanship needed to make glass ornaments. It makes me appreciate the few glass ornaments I have for my Christmas tree. 😎👨🏻‍🎨🖼😷

[@cherylburkitt9722]

These are such a favourite of mine since I was a little girl..I still get warm and fuzzy when I see them 😊

[@baddmanaz]

Hey! I know the song! 🎼 glass christmas i gave u my heart... 🎶

[@craftycrab63]

baddmanaz that’s original!

[@lizbelinoski1232]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@stephenmcallister2169]

wonder how many headaches those people get from blowing

[@justintime970]

Not as many as your mom.....

[@Renville80]

Justin Time So what grade are you in elementary school?

[@cheetahjab]

@@Renville80 At least twice the grade that your mom dropped out on? :P j/k couldn't resist.

[@colinpovey2904]

I was a scientific glassblower for many years, making instruments for scientists. Headaches are not a problem.

[@e_dunn1197]

@@justintime970 6th grade insults aren't funny anymore. Sorry you didn't get the laugh you wanted. 🥱

[@NatalieCWilliams]

Very impressive! These people are skilled and precise.

[@thegreatveritythomson]

I've heard the term glassblowing, but I had no idea that they actually blew the glass! This video was very beautiful!

[@markylon]

some people are so ignorant

[@EmeraldEsmerelda]

@@markylonAnd some are just rude and insulting…

[@markylon]

Why is saying some people are ignorant "definition: Unaware or uninformed." is being rude or insulting?

[@EmeraldEsmerelda]

@@markylon Oh please, you knew in what context you were using the word. It was meant to be an insult, which was completely unnecessary.

[@markylon]

@@EmeraldEsmerelda I'm not sorry, I am shocked that someone doesn't know this? Like I said so much ignorance, I wouldn't be proud, why are you defending this person. People are getting dumber every day. People in America don't even know what State they're in or how to tell the time.

[@margaritatzaneti2802]

This brought back so many happy childhood memories of Christmas decorations! Thank you!

[@AudreyHThederpqueen]

it’s so crazy that these beautiful things came about from not having nuts and candy… while us now, have all the nuts and candy at our grocery stores, and chose these ornaments! how times change!! it’s so cool!

[@StLProgressive]

Wow, this was really interesting. I had no idea how much work was involved in making these.

[@aletaarbuthnott7885]

Absolutely amazing and beautiful. I now want to go work at an ornament factory!

[@vikingmama93]

Glass artistry is fascinating to me!

[@jaytee2642]

Wow, that's impressive! I'm sad that so many ornaments are plastic now. More durable for sure, but part of the specialness of glass ornaments is their fragility.

[@msa4548]

Can we appreciate how impressive the torches are that they're using to make these ornaments.

[@Arteolike]

I went on their site and checked, a box of 8 of the standard round ornaments are 60 euros, the more intricate pieces start at 30 euros each and some of the houses and such are over 100 euros each. Current exchange rate is roughly 1 Euro to 1 USD and German sales tax is 19%. So as much as this production is impressive, they arent doing this with your Walmart $5.88 pack of 12 glass ornaments.

[@zapot66]

Very Beautiful. I have better appreciation for the craftsmanship.

[@grumpyoldmanxo]

Brings back memories of my childhood, with the Shiney Bright Christmas Tree Ornament Company down the block from my childhood home in New Jersey.

[@susanwills2166]

How fascinating I could watch this all day how beautiful.

[@barbpetro4772]

Love their ornaments and look for them when I shop. They do look beautiful on my trees and are also wonderful keepsake..

[@aldonapolitano5979]

Once again, fascinated and amazed by How It's Made.

[@Kaytecando]

Thanks for the upload! This was amazing. I had no idea so many steps were involved it makes you appreciate the artist work and the cost of some ornaments.🎅🎄🎋

[@judithjohnson2111]

I love glass. So this is interesting. Should take a glass blowing class to add to my collection.💗

[@guysabol8743]

vunderbar! always wondered and I love glassworks just to watch them!

[@shirleysenkler781]

Always wondered exactly how these were made, thank you. I started buying this type back in the 1960's for my mother for Christmas, still a few left as the older ones have gotten pretty fragile over the years.

[@Nacho-Mamma]

I used to collect the Thomas Picone figurine ornaments, along with any antique glass ornaments I could find. Then, one day my house got broken into and they busted everything in the house! There was absolutely nothing that could be rescued, including old family photos, and everything the could destroy. You know what it’s like to come home to find you don’t even own a pair of underwear now? Well, there ya go! I haven’t done decoration 1 since 2010!

[@acraftman2823]

Bravo and Thank you to all the ornament makers!!

[@Pebbsthepebble]

*why isn’t this on TV anymore but still going on-*

[@erikas974]

You right. They should have this on reality program not those stupid eg married first site etc.

[@dylanwoods2418]

It’s on the science channel

[@Pebbsthepebble]

Dilly Doo for some reason on my tv, the science channel doesn’t exist

[@mikij468]

@@Pebbsthepebble do you have satellite?

[@hoshimaruhajime7933]

@@Pebbsthepebble did you try spectrum and depending on where you live

[@lyncressler2608]

Oh my goodness !!! They are so beautiful !!! I love glass ornaments it's the only balls I have on my Christmas tree !!! Thank you so much !

[@sebastiennebrower5804]

when it comes to christmas sparkle you truly just cannot get enough...well said

[@marginaliana]

Hope these people get paid appropriately! Really amazing work.

[@66impala71]

Thanks to CNN for directing me to this. Delightful!

[@LotusRose745]

When it comes to Christmas sparkle, you just can’t get enough!

[@eastonmeyer6845]

Ummm…. I definitely think I could watch this type of stuff all day long!!!❤️❤️❤️🤞🤞🤞

[@stephaniecollins6052]

Those glass cylinder blanks were super cool too

[@TiredMomma]

I want that kind of job, to paint or even package them. I could never get tired of seeing them. 🥰

[@mlcg1500]

This was actually satisfying to watch..

[@Eugeniadella]

😭😭😭 used to have them in our childhood tree... not anymore.... we were taught to handle them with such respetful joy! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Marchant2]

I didn't realize what works of art these ornaments are.

[@orscrub3161]

Beautiful! Just beautiful! Worth every penny!

[@arisjatmika]

Merry Christmas everyone 😇🙏🏻🎅🏻🎄💐✨

[@morganthompson]

Happy chrimas

[@phroggie7626]

Morgan Thompson Merry Chrysler

[@zeke7100]

this is probably one of the only things on how its made that actually has a lot of handwork gone into making something.

[@neliborba9030]

Those glass ornaments are so beautiful!

[@rojjst]

Merry Christmas and happy new year everyone ! ✌🏼😄😇

[@greedyjo]

WOW the work that goes into each one is amazing.

[@BLOVES]

Every part of this process looks cool AF to me

[@toribone266]

OMG I love how you like to tell people how different things are made.❤🧡💛💚💙💜

[@dr.haroldweinstein5157]

Tori Bone ... that’s kinda the point of the show?

[@sharonjacobs5351]

How beautiful ! I can't imagine doing that all day ! ! . . . 🎄

[@rozanidesignsmasquerade7050]

Fascinating and beautiful❣️Most interesting process and great craftsmanship. 👍🌲

[@heidiavera5071]

I didn’t know this I love ❤️ these beautiful colors and ornaments

[@stillbee7222]

I've always wondered about this, thank you for sharing. They are so pretty.

[@santaclaushawkeyenj3878]

Thank you for taking the time to post! A very Merry Christmas 🎄 to you and yours !🎅

[@EviMeuris]

I always wondered how Christmas ornaments are made, thank you for sharing. This was VERY interesting 👏👏👏

[@zzzzxxxx341]

Those are incredible pieces of art. Congratulations to all of your hard work and dedication. ❤️💖🎅😘🎉🎊🎄💪😎😊🙏👼😍

[@darylg.4270]

I've always wondered if they get heat in their lungs. This thought scares me a lot just thinking of it. Yet glass art is amazing! I always wondered every now and again for years! If anyone can clear this up for me please do. P. S. Love this show

[@wizardofeyes]

The key is that they are glassBLOWING, not sucking. They shouldn't inhale any heat to any degree. Of course, there is the old joke about the glassblower who inhaled -- he got a pane in his chest!

[@ravagesoyjoy]

Wow! More complicated than I thought...

[@walkerbrosfilms7077]

No no no we wanna know how the ones at Walmart are made 🤣🤣🤣 these are prolly 200$+ hand made 😂

[@jja1483]

WalkerBrosFilms the ones from Wal-Mart probably made with Chinese labor😭

[@Essenkiller]

@@jja1483 like the device youre watching this on right now?

[@jja1483]

Essenkiller like as in probably😃😂

[@Matt-pd2cq]

@@Essenkiller this device is Korean

[@psychedelicpython]

WalkerBrosFilms that’s too funny!

[@franciscadominga2905]

Yo, creo que no soy la única que le gustan estas fechas aunque tengamos motivos para que no sean tan alegres, para ustedes es trabajo creatividad que de alguna manera adorna y alegra los hogares de sus localidades y del mundo 🌍 gracias y que siempre podamos disfrutar de esta magia.

[@yvettebyvexxi]

Amazing process! Merry Christmas 🎄 🤗