Vortex Marble Lampworking with Bill Grout / Spiral Flow / Episode 105

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In this glassblowing demo video I create a borosilicate glass vortex marble from start to finish. Video of the finished marble:    • Vortex Marble Handmade by Bill Grout 2.20"...  
Silver fumed core cane spirals in layer after layer into the distance, with a background of black rubble on top of a fire red base. The back side is decorated with raked lines of dark green, aqua blue and dark sparkling blue floating over the reflective gold fumed base.

Colors used in this build: Jet Black frit, Cherry Red, Opaque Aqua, Dark Green, and Indigo Aventurine.

Learning and exploring new ideas for artistic handmade designs in glass is an ongoing journey. I hope you enjoy this video series showing the whole process. If you are interested in glassblowing contemporary vortex marbles and how it’s made, this video series has it covered.
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This three camera format was recorded using OBS Studio and edited to include the fourth face cam in Power Director 365

In this glassblowing demo, I show the detailed process of sculpting a glass sphere using a torch and various tools. The hotglass heats up, glows orange, and is carefully manipulated to create a smooth, round form, highlighting the intricate skills involved in its making. It's truly amazing to see the creation of such a beautiful piece by hand by a skilled artist.