Glass Ornaments

Back in Cedar, Mich., Carol Duvall meets James and Gail Leone, glassblowers who make about 4,000 ornaments each year. See how an ornament is made by melting the glass in a furnace, forming its shape with the blower Jim invented, and then adding a glass loop at the top. The Leones recommend using the ornaments as light catchers or leaving them grouped in a basket as year-round decorations.

Glass blown ornaments by James and Gayle Leone

The Leones use tools and techniques that have been utilized for more than 2,000 years in glassblowing.

This contemporary gadget saves blowing labor. It works to pump air in through the tube to shape the glass from the inside out.

Gayle Leone shapes the ornament while the glass is still white-hot.

These glass orbs are spectacular grouped together in a basket or highlighted on an ornament stand.

The Leones sign all of the ornaments they make, so these baubles are collectible as well as beautiful.

Guests
James and Gail Leone
Glassblowers, Leones Handblown Glass
12150 S. Fox Hollow Dr.
Cedar, MI 49621-9306
Phone: 231-933-0502
Toll Free Phone: 800-694-6357
Fax: 231-933-9965
Email: Gail@Leonesglass.com
URL: www.leonesglass.com
Also in this Episode

Special Presentation : Episode CDC-S
•	Fischer Holiday Decor
•	Recycled Wool Clothing
•	Ornaments and Hats
•	Dolls and Puppets
•	Stick Furniture
•	Glass Ornaments
•	Carol Duvall's Home