All About Glass
All About Glass
This is your resource for exploring various topics in glass: delve deeper with this collection of articles, multimedia, and virtual books all about glass. Content is frequently added to the area, so check back for new items. If you have a topic you'd like to see covered, send us your suggestion. If you have a specific question, Ask a Glass Question at our Rakow Research Library.
The summer's last You Design It; We Make It! comes from Samantha, age 10. She says, "My drawing is a thinking cap and I filled it with all my designs." Watch as gaffer Tom Ryder brings Samantha's design to life.
This You Design It; We Make It! comes from Liana, age 17. His name is Bob.
This You Design It; We Make It! comes from Kendel, age 11.
Watch gaffer Lewis Olson bring D.H.'s design to life!
This You Design It; We Make It! comes from Rogan, age 11. He says: "This is Rob, a space alien. He's taking his driver's test. His favorite food is noodles. Wish him luck on his driver's test."
Watch gaffer Helen Tegeler bring to life the design of a whale drawn by Jason, age 15. He says: I have always wanted to be a diver. I dream about being a whale and swimming in the deepest part of the ocean. The whale's name is Whalley and he is always free and happy.
Watch gaffer Jeff Mack bring to life the design of a fish bowl with two fish drawn by Sean, age 47.
Watch as Megan creates Emma's alliterative design: Lily the deer on a leaf licking a lollipop.
Watch as Helen Tegeler brings Erin's lion to life in glass. See the drawing and final sculpture together see photo
Visit The Corning Museum of Glass to try your hand at designing your own glass masterpiece. With You Design It, We Make It!, glassmaking comes alive for Museum guests of all ages. This popular hands-on program is available during the summer and some school breaks. See Justina's drawing with
Try your hand at designing your own glass masterpiece. With You Design It, We Make It!, glassmaking comes alive for Museum guests of all ages. You Design It, We Make It! is a popular program available during the summer and some school breaks at The Corning Museum of Glass. Design a work on paper,