It's an art form that dates back to the Ancient Egyptians. With techniques artists still use today. Including some artists in Eau Claire.

In this morning's Wandering Wisconsin segment, we're heading to "Fat Bottom Glass" to watch the glass blowers in action.

This is Fat Bottom Glass and we blow glass here. This time of year we do a lot of ornaments and a lot of jewelry.

My favorite thing is marbles. Each has it's own little world. I also like wine glasses because they're functional.

Marbles have really taken off in the past couple years. I'm amazed by the response I've gotten. People are intrigued for the same reason I am.

Some of my marbles sell for $75-$100, so you can play with them, but I really doubt you'll want to.

We do lamp or torch glass work. Today, I'm making an ornament. i'll start with a raw piece of glass and then add some color and blow it out.

It's the extremes. There's extreme temperatures, and glass is extreme. It goes from a rigid, fragile thing, to molten in consistency. You're fighting gravity.

Yes, it's dangerous. You're working with extreme heat and glass. We get burned and cut, but as for health risks, if you keep your space properly ventilated, you'll be OK. I think the danger is kind of a stereotype. A lot of my favorite glass blowers are in their 70's and still doing fabulous work.

I've been doing this more than 10 years. I've been an artist since I was a little child and this is my favorite thing. Ever since the day, my friend showed me how to do it, I've been doing it every day.

I've been lucky enough not to have another job. This is my job. Glass blowing is my life.

Paul says if you're interested in picking up one of his creations, your best bet is to stop by his shop in Banbury Place. That's where Uniroyal used to be.