Gianluca Vidal - Murano Glass Master

[@Idelia412]

A very interesting video showing artists making glass objects. It could be dangerous work if they happened to touch the glass and would get severely burned. Nice Vase with nice designs. I have collected Murano Fish block aquariums made by Barbini and Cenedese back in the 1950s and early 60s for 30 years. The detail of the fish blocks is incredible!

[@ATINKERER]

Not only are those guys highly skilled, but a lot of work goes into making those things. On top of that there is all that equipment that must have cost a small fortune. Their gas bill most be enormous too.

[@martinnamy2172]

would have been nice to see the final result...

[@morganjames5180]

Exactly what I thought.... So frustrating seeing bits of everything unfinished .

[@ansonparker6415]

couple details i enjoyed - the use of air to speed the cooling along is incredible - i would be nervous as hell, he's cool as a cucumber... also the way they opened up the base to punte on a perpendicular access was a super fluid technique... these guys are just baller

[@paulmeir6528]

Glass Master he is! Thanks for the upload.

[@elenam5740]

Великолепные изделия! Браво мастерам!

[@stephanieansley5965]

Technique & planning how each step evolves and leads ultimately to the desired result is fascinating.

[@Selene13zz]

Beautiful!

[@virgill.1181]

Why don't you show all the artefacts when finished?

[@KJTHiker]

You are right, I should have done that. Unfortunately, in this instance, I wasn't still in Murano when the piece came out of the annealer and the coldwork finished. It can take many days for that process and I wasn't still around. I have to go back later this year and I will try to video a vase through the hot work, cold work and the final product. That would be a fuller glimpse into the whole process. Thank-you for the feedback - it's valuable to me.

[@rcWizzard]

It would have been nice to see the finished item.

[@KJTHiker]

Hi rcWizzard, You are right, I should have done that. Unfortunately in this instance I wasn't still in Murano when the piece came out the annealer and the coldwork finished. It can take many days for that process and I wasn't still around. I have to go back later this year and I will try to video a vase through the hot work, cold work and the final product. That would be a fuller glimpse into the whole process. Thank-you for the feedback - it's valuable to me. Sorry about the abrupt end.

[@TaurusPresents]

If you want to see the finished item then go to my KZbin channel. ;-)

[@fairwitness7473]

How much does a piece like that go for?

[@KJTHiker]

They are typically in the $2500 to $3800 range depending on how difficult they were to make and the amount of cold working. And this was what we would call a "regular" sized piece. Large pieces would be more - in the $4000 to $5800 range on average.

[@angeladeniseisztojka2556]

COSA DIRE....RESTIAMO A BOCCA APERTA SENZA PAROLE...💟💟💟

[@michaelserebreny454]

I have to say I like the way he finishes the lip on these much better than how Master Celotto usually pulls it out into a point....

[@maggiemae6867]

Final results????

[@morganjames5180]

Beautiful stunning work, but please show finished pieces....even if you get the workers to film it for you , or take simple snaps. Everyone has mobile phones these days

[@KJTHiker]

I am sorry that I didn’t do that. Several people have asked. I was just taking some quick video and didn’t go back the next week after the piece was cold worked so I didn’t get finished images. If I have the chance to do it again I will definitely do that. Sadly, as of now the studio is still closed due to Covid. I don’t know if they will be able to reopen or not.

[@morganjames5180]

@@KJTHiker Aw that's a shame its shut. Let's just hope things will get back to normal soon. Still appreciate the work you all did though, it's amazing. I guess since so many of us all want to see more of your amazing work , your filming etc.. ...everything....., it's a good sign. Is it possible to copy and paste images of similar glass pieces off the internet ? And add it to the end of the films ? Or even if you just write a little message at the end, telling us what usually happens next. Many of us dont even realise there are different processes it goes through, before they are sold. I'm an art teacher, and even I want to learn more about the world of glass work 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚 Hope you are okay during these hard times, stay safe. Looking forward to more videos in the future. 😁💚💚💚💚

[@KJTHiker]

@@morganjames5180 Yes, sadder still is that several glass masters on Murano have taken their own lives over the past year out of desperation. It's the only trade many of them have ever known. Most of the best masters started in the studios (or as they call it the Furnace) at 12 or 13. So by 40, 50 or 60 it's all they've done their entire life. I have met glass artists who have been working in the Furnace for 60 years. It's such a calling they find it hard to retire. I post images on the website www.lucavidal.com. It's not up to date but you can see a mix of work Luca has made. With no supply coming in we are very slow right now so we haven't spent the hours keeping the website updated. At a very high level the process is this: Luca makes the small detailed pieces (filigrana, murrine and zanfirico) that make up his pieces. He cuts and places pieces on a plate to create the design of the piece he has in his mind. The plate is pre-heated, a glass bubble is gathered on the end of the blowpipe. He does a "roll-up" to attach the pieces to the bubble. They "marver" and shape the piece until it has the shape and composition they want. It goes into an annealer where it is cooled very slowly for a period of 24-48 hours. Then it goes into the "moleria" which is the grinding and polishing area of the studio. They use various sizes and types of grinding wheels to carve the surface and give it texture. The "punty" is cut off the bottom and it is then polished and made sure it looks perfect. And then off it goes (in good times) to a collector or gallery somewhere in the world. I don't know when my next video might be. I love Venice and used to go 3 or 4 times a year but now I haven't been in a while and have no idea when I might be able to go again. This was such a quick overview of the process. I hope it helps a little bit. There are also some informative pages on the website. Thank-you for taking the time to post a comment. I'm sure it helps the guys in some small way while they are going through this rough time.

[@morganjames5180]

@@KJTHiker Thank you so much for this detailed description of the process, I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Though I was so sad to hear about those who took their lives as it's all theyve known, when theres no work. Bless them. I'm amazed how much actually goes on...so many processes, not forgetting the new words I've never come across, or heard of. Sound like a hell of a lot to get through and learn. With my skills in ceramic work, I totally understand how the hard work, not forgetting how dangerous and those pieces that often get damaged or broken...and have to be repeated. The costs of materials and firing processes. Such an awe inspiring business when it comes to glass. People need to be better educated in glass in order to appreciate it more. Thank you again, I've learnt so much from you, and am still enjoying the link you sent me. The final pieces are stunning....my god the detail.! So sorry things have quietens down so much, in the glass world, but I'm sure it will thrive again. Looking forward to learn and seeing more, if you ever get the chance . 💚💚💚💚 Wouldnt it be wonderful if you could make enough money from the you tube glass channels alone.... Enough to keep all the skilled workers and filmers in pay, and keep them in work . ....viewers would be so keen to buy the pieces they make , after seeing each one created, I'm sure. Perhaps on a smaller scale though. If covid will be around for many years now, we have to find a way to keep these bespoke artisan skills alive forever. Thank you again, for connecting the world with these amazing artists. What a sight to behold. 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@dimitriaxirouhakis8271]

@@morganjames5180 👏👏🙏🙏

[@bethdenti8823]

Muito lindo vermelho tudo de bom

[@shirley4490]

Boy! would I love to have that jellyfish one

[@AdityaBasuGamingForLife]

Hot glass looks like chocolate in caramel 😍😍

[@prakashnaik4594]

😮 in by. R ç daa

[@carrieeasley3995]

Imagine finding a fellow Longhorn fan!

[@KJTHiker]

More than a fan I suppose. I have know and represented Luca from as far back as 2001 when he worked with Afro and they opened their first studio, all the way through opening his own studio and then to the start of Covid when many of the Murano glass studios closed.

[@patrickcat6656]

Bravooo

[@mikeybent1]

im confused the man is wearing a shirt that says England but hes speaking Italian

[@KJTHiker]

He’s Italian. It’s just a shirt he likes. I have shirts that say Peru, Cambodia, Canada, Spain...and 20 other countries but I speak English.

[@سیدمهدیهاشمی-ت9ر]

دمتون گرم

[@syedmustak2638]

Fuck.... I need complete vid. Plz share me

[@fatmaozpinar1510]

Türkiye Gaziantep oturuyorum

[@ІгорКардан]

Цікаво спостерігати на інтелектуальну роботу з багатьма секретами, які надаються лише з часом.....

[@fatmaozpinar1510]

Bana vazo hediye edermisiniz rica ediyorum bu markayı alamıyorum 😍

[@johannakortesmaki-kc3xd]

No shit,😮

[@张简-h1w]

I make shisha

[@gilloera8912]

I make tostadas

[@billcoley8520]

That guy with the ENGLAND SHIRT ON is getting older. He isn’t as strong as he used to be. He struggles with the weight.

[@andrearose7370]

Regardless, he did better than I ever could. Lol

[@NoeDactyl]

@@andrearose7370 same!

[@gilloera8912]

TIME MARCHES ON..WE ALL GET OLD, WITHER AND DIE!

[@TommenIBaratheon]

Completely Boring.

[@KJTHiker]

Those that have zero talent always seem to be the first that act negatively. Let’s see some video of what you do.... I didn’t think so.

[@NoeDactyl]

JBS you're completely rude, go bother someone else 😒 no one here forced you to watch the video of these man working magic. If you knew anything about this wonderful art, you'd appreciate it but sadly that's not the case