Making Goofy

The other day we talked about some new things (and lack there of) that we tried at Disney.  This reminded me of something new that we did see when we visited Disney back in January for Marathon weekend.

If you remembered, I wasn't crazy about the marathon necklace that I pre-ordered, so I returned it. My plan was to purchase a necklace at Aribbas Brothers (a jewelry store at Downtown Disney) and have it engraved.  I found it odd that they would engrave medals but not necklaces. There goes that idea.

While we were at Aribbas Brothers, we saw something else that caught our eye. The artist inside the store was making these glass Goofy's. Since we had just completed the Goofy challenge, we were intrigued.

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 This artist was amazing! He started out with just long sticks of glass. He would put them in an oven to make them plyable and then heat them over his torch as he bent them into shape.



I'm not sure how he made the color on the hat, ears, and gloves because he had those pieces all made ahead of time and then just connected them to the Goofy as he went along. After putting the pieces together, he then put the finished piece in a cooler.


Then it was time to start all over again.  We were intrigued and spent a good amount of time watching this artist.

Have you ever watched someone "create" something at Disney?
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25 comments:

  1. Deb @ Focused on the MagicMarch 4, 2015 at 9:03 AM

    They are amazing artisans. We love watching them! Congratulations on the Goofy Challenge!!!

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    1. Fairytales and FitnessMarch 4, 2015 at 12:15 PM

      Thank you! I should have bought one of those Goofy's to commemorate!

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  2. Disney Day by DayMarch 4, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    We love to stop here and see what they are making - such an amazing art. Thanks for sharing and congrats!

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  3. Rebecca JoMarch 4, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Can you imagine that being your job? How cool!
    We got glass Mickey & Minnie's when we were there last :)
    I had one of the artist draw me a Gaston sketch... loved sitting there watching that. He autographed it too like it was from Gaston :) Its hanging on my wall.

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    1. Fairytales and FitnessMarch 4, 2015 at 12:16 PM

      I know, this guy has one of the best jobs! Although he probably feels like a caged animal at the zoo at times. He sits in his little area working while all the tourist are watching him.

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  4. mcMarch 4, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    That is amazing - I want to get one. I have watched them and it is truly incredible.

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    1. Fairytales and FitnessMarch 4, 2015 at 12:17 PM

      I would love to have watched him create some other figurines as well.

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  5. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeMarch 4, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    My youngest used to be obsessed with Goofy. We've taken him to WDW 3 times and he always had to get a picture with Goofy. It was just so sweet...

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    1. Fairytales and FitnessMarch 4, 2015 at 12:17 PM

      Awww, I hope he got a Goofy Plush character. Those are the cutest!

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  6. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    Wow! It has been a long time since I have been to disney but I love the amazing creativity and artisans that they support! Such a cute glass goofy too!

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  7. HeatherMarch 4, 2015 at 2:18 PM

    Did you buy one?
    @heatherlas

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  8. JaimeMarch 4, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    I love watching the glass artists work at Disney! Great idea to get a glass Goofy to commemorate your accomplishment. When I was training for Goofy, I bought a little plush Goofy and kept it on my desk for motivation.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 2:49 PM

    Oh those are cute! I've never seen how they were made before either.

    Well done on completing the Goofy Challenge too :)

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  10. AnonymousMarch 4, 2015 at 3:02 PM

    I love seeing glass workers, it's such an incredible talent and the pieces they create are just gorgeous, I love the idea of a Goofy glass to celebrate your achievement!

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  11. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 5:51 PM

    That is so cool! Glass artists impress & amaze me.

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  12. Healthy Disney FamilyMarch 4, 2015 at 6:04 PM

    Wow, that's amazing artistry! I haven't watched them before but I think Chase would have really enjoyed it too. Next trip I hope! I just noticed your buttons for Goofy and GSC - those are SO cute :)

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  13. Professor SnuggleSlutMarch 4, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I love watching the artists work too! That Goofy is so cute!!

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  14. Emily @ Whatever Floats Your OatsMarch 4, 2015 at 7:58 PM

    How cool! Thanks for sharing the pictures!!

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  15. UnknownMarch 4, 2015 at 8:24 PM

    Fascinating! Thanks for sharing this master at his craft!

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  16. Runs With PugsMarch 4, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Oh, how cool!

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  17. Runaway Bridal PlannerMarch 4, 2015 at 10:28 PM

    Very cool!
    I love watching glass art, and glass blowing!
    In high school I took a class where we got to melt glass down and form it into things. Now my talents never moved beyond making different shapes of beads, but it really made me appreciate those who can actually do a lot more with it. Just beautiful, love those Disney figures!

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  18. :DISTherapyMarch 5, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    What a terrific idea! I've seen the glass blowing at Crystal Arts on Main Street, U.S.A, but I've never visited Aribbas Brothers. You earned that Goofy girl!!

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