Picking up the rod of colour from the kiln, so the temperature of the rod is at 550 degrees.

Marvering the colour onto the blowing iron so there is a good bond to thumb out.

Gather of clear glass, paper and shape then taking a second gather.

Once the glass has been cut in and stretched, blow the glass into the copper cage to restrict the form.

Papering thinner areas of the glass to then blow to expand the glass.