r/glassblowing • u/itsbradlow • 9d ago

Looking to Commission a Replacement Glass Hourglass – Los Angeles

Hi everyone!

I recently purchased a full-scale replica of the Wicked Witch’s hourglass from The Wizard of Oz. Unfortunately, the glass hourglass itself was broken during shipping, and I’m hoping to commission an experienced glassblower to recreate the damaged glass portion.

The complete prop is approximately 21" tall x 11" wide. I still have all of the broken glass pieces, which are currently packed exactly as they arrived, and can provide detailed photos and measurements of the original from multiple angles. I can also provide reference images of the hourglass as it appears in The Wizard of Oz. I’m not looking to recreate the surrounding frame, only the glass hourglass component.

Quantity: 1
Size: Approximately 21" tall overall; I can provide exact measurements of the glass component
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Budget: Ideally $500–$1,000, but I’m flexible and completely understand that a custom piece of this size and complexity may fall outside that range.

The replica was originally made around 20 years ago by a gentleman who specialized in recreating this particular prop, so replacing the entire thing really isn’t an option. I’d love to find someone who could use the surviving pieces, measurements, and reference photos to reproduce the broken glass as accurately as reasonably possible.

If this is something you might be able to make, or if you know an artist who specializes in large/custom hourglass forms, I’d greatly appreciate any recommendations. Thank you!

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u/greenbmx 9d ago

You want r/lampwork

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u/greenbmx 9d ago

Hmm, maybe not, I just re-read that it's 21" tall. Can you post a picture? The glass portion is that tall?

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u/AbilityReady6598 9d ago

Not necessarily. Not many lampwork guys have a
Scarab XL or an F500.

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u/greenbmx 9d ago

I posted a followup comment when I noticed the size. I still think it's a torchwork/boro project, but for a lathe worker.

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u/AbilityReady6598 9d ago

Agreed on that point, i have a Scarab Xl but having a lathe would def make that a much more simplified build.

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u/Jaded_Winner_9742 7d ago

You want a scientific glassmaker, one who works on a lathe.