Glass Hand Open House and Holiday Sale

A big thank you to everyone who came out to see us at the Glass Hand Open Studio!

For those of you who couldn't make it, here is a quick recap (and a bit of enticement to check out the next one):

We had a nice table set up in the courtyard outside:

Indoors, there was a gallery space showing off Glass Hand artist's work:

Visitors were entertained by glass blowing demos all day! Here is the inimitable Richard Ross, making a horse head sculpture:

This was an exiting and fun day! Make sure you stop by the next one if you are in the area.

Glass Hand Studio is at 2527 Clement Ave, Alameda, CA.

Wrap And Rake Video

Here is our first glassblowing video! It shows Tim's signature Wrap'n'Rake technique.

And here is the finished piece:

 

This was a special order for one of our wonderful Etsy customers :)

Glass Hand Studio

We needed more practice and production time, so we took the plunge and started working at Glass Hand Studio in Alameda on the weekends. So far this is working out great! Glass Hand is a very clean, welcoming and affordable space, and the owner, Prax, is a sweetheart, very laid back and friendly.

Here are some pics from our second night:

Glass Hand Studios

Sign on the wall  in the studio.

At the furnace

Shaping

At the Glory Hole
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Marvering

Hot Glass

Final Product!