Imagine trying to shape a red-hot 75-pound glob of honey for 90 minutes, and you’ll better appreciate watching as Davide Salvadore creates a vessel in his signature Muranese style.
The really nerve-wracking parts come near the end, when they carefully apply cold water and break the base off of the glassblowing rod, then transfer it to a storage oven. A remarkable display of craftsmanship and teamwork!
• Guest Artist Demonstration: Davide Salvadore (YouTube / Corning Museum of Glass)