Item Name:
When Frogs Talk with Nancy Nagel
SKU:
DVD200
Description:
When Frogs Talk with Nancy Nagel is an instructional glassblowing DVD focused on the process of making a frog perfume bottle. The program is presented as a detailed demonstration, designed to walk the viewer through the construction steps and decision-making that go into building a functional vessel with sculptural character. Alongside the technical demonstration, the DVD includes an animated frog that talks to the viewer, and it also features a small showcase of Nancy Nagel’s work. This type of project is especially useful for lampworkers who want to strengthen their approach to hollow work, controlled shaping, and adding sculptural features while still keeping the piece functional.
How it is used:
- Watch the demonstration before torch time to understand the sequence of steps used to build a hollow perfume bottle form
- Follow along at the bench to practice shaping a vessel body while maintaining even wall thickness and clean symmetry
- Apply the techniques shown to improve transitions between hollow sections and added sculptural elements
- Use the finished frog perfume bottle concept as a template for building other character-based vessels and novelty containers
- Study the included showcase of Nancy Nagel’s work for design inspiration and finishing ideas
