Blown Away

Inspired by emotionally meaningful photographs, the artists craft poignant glass pieces that provide illuminating snapshots of who they are.

The artists employ techniques like color wrapping, hot sculpting and creating bubbles with baking soda as they craft eye-popping light fixtures.

The judges issue a surprisingly tricky challenge: create a drinking glass and decanter that are both visually appealing and functional.

In a surprise partner challenge, the final four contestants pair up to design collaborative pieces that explore the theme of duality.

Inspired by the fluidity and artistic precision of dance, the artists craft kinetic compositions that capture the body in motion.

Its time for self-reflection. The competitors look to mirrors for inspiration, creating deeply peronal pieces that express how they see themselves.

An angry vacuum, a reclusive imp and other colorful creatures come to life as the contestants create their own original cartoon characters.

"Queer Eye" expert Bobby Berk stops by the shop with the latests challenge: create glass art centerpieces for a dining room table.

Challenged to reflect on hurdles theyve overcome in their pasts, the contestants forge powerful pieces that push their skills to the limit.

Season 1s champ returns to issue an intense challenge: concoct a sculpture that captures the heat, energy and emotion of fire.

Ten new glassblowers impress the judges — including the Season 1 champion — with pieces that tell the story of their evolution as artists.

To celebrate the Year of Glass, the contestants create pieces inspired by groundbreaking glass inventions, from Galileos telescope to smartphones.

Go big or go home! As their numbers dwindle, the artists turn tiny objects into supersized sculptures — including an olive, a thimble and a pushpin.

The glassblowers split up into pairs. One team collaborates on a troll-like "tree baby" while the other forges flames and fiery chile peppers.

In an emotional challenge, the three remaining glassblowers create pieces that represent their greatest fears — and try out some risky techniques.

Ten glassblowers hit the hot shop to create pieces that show off their signature style. But when scale is a factor, will they rise to the occasion?

The glassblowers take cues from natural wonders with vivid, gravity-defying installations while working in teams.

Lollipops, gummy bears and hard candies decorate the showroom as the artists make colorful, supersized confections for a tricky treat-based challenge.

Passions flare as the judges task the five remaining contestants with creating pieces that pay tribute to causes they care deeply about.

The heat is on for the semifinals as contestants craft a pair of Venetian glass pieces: a quick-blow goblet and a highly detailed vessel.