Learn how ordinary sand transforms into extraordinary glass through heat, chemistry, and craftsmanship in this fascinating look at glassmaking.

Venetian glass is perhaps the most famous glass in the world.

The Orsoni Furnace in Venice has been crafting colored glass mosaics for 135 years. They use techniques that have been passed down for four generations. Each piece of glass is handmade, and they can be seen on buildings all over the world.

A Japanese glass factory with a history of 100 years

One of only five glass engravers left in Britain who uses the centuries-old technology of cutting using a copper wheel, Katharine Coleman walks us through her beautiful, intricate engraving process, to create a unique glass object inspired by our collecti...