Glass Blowing – using torches on glass sculpture
A short video clip of Bernard Katz and his team blowing glass during one very hot humid day in August. This video clip shows the glass blowing team using bench torches to spot heat a piece in progress. While working on a custom glass sculpture with custom colors using the bench torches helps keep areas of the piece hot. This can keep a glass piece from cracking if areas get too cold. We also use this torching method to add extra heat to parts of the piece we are working on. We use these bench torches extensively between trips to the glory hole when working. They are an important tool in...
Read MoreGlass Sculpture from Clay Sketch
Creating our glass sculpture begins with a thought, idea, and concept of direction. I develop these thoughts and ideas in a number of ways before actually creating them in glass. Almost everything I make has had its origin in the form of simple quick sketches on paper. These quick sketches may be derived from a past glass sculpture series I want to explore further. Sometimes these quick sketches open the door to new ideas and direction… And sometimes these sketches are attempts to resolve ongoing concepts. My glass sculptures are 3-dimentional… They have “volume”....
Read MoreKeep Your Art Glass Secure from Falling – Interior design tips
When it comes to interior design, tips are always welcomed. This video from Bernard Katz Glass offers some practical interior design tips on a common question. As we are often asked at our studio, “How can I secure my glass from being accidentally knocked over?” This question comes up frequently. Sometimes the concern is because the glass sculpture or vase will be located in a public space. Sometimes the artwork is near a high-traffic area in a home or business. And sometimes your pets don’t realize how much you love your glass sculpture or glass vase. In this video, Katie...
Read MoreStand Placement video
Quick video instruction for placement of the glass sculptures, the Avelino, the Caladesi, and the Montara on the custom made metal stands. stand placement video...
Read MoreKO Angotti design feature video
Katie Katz at Bernard Katz Glass is interviewed by Kara Angotti. We want to thank Kara Angotti from KO Angotti.com for doing a terrific job with her feature video interviewing Katie Katz on location at Bernard Katz Glass studio and gallery in Philadelphia. KO Angotti.com video ...
Read MoreGlass Blowing basics Tutorial 3
This is the 3rd tutorial video in a series of glass blowing basics and glass studio processes. In this short tutorial video, Bernard Katz covers what the main components are that make up a basic simple glass formula. Bernard fills the furnace with the ‘batch’ along with some recycled glass. He throws in about 50 pounds or so every 1-2 hours until the furnace is full. Filling the furnace is a process called ‘charging’. Melting a full tank of glass takes about a day with the furnace at a high temperature of around 2400 degrees. Resources and more information used in...
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