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So this is my attempt at a build along as suggested by Arlin.  I neglected to get pictures of a few steps, and I can't seem to get the videos off my phone, but hopefully we can make do with what I have.

I bought some inexpensive martini glasses at TJ Maxx.  I marked where I wanted to cut them with some painters tape, the then with a triangle file I scored a line.  I just kept filling with one edge of the file around the glass and pop the broke cleanly.  Don't over think this, it is really quite easy.

Once cut I established the drill bit and depth that I'd use.  I made some tests in scrap until I was happy.  Then I rounded a blank, chucked, scored a line for the bottom of the glass and drilled a hole in the other end to accept the martini glass.


 Then I brought up the live center for support and shaped the top.  Here's the start of that:


I mark a pencil line to show me the bottom of the hole. With the top shaped, I sand as I go.  Then I open the chuck up and tilt the blank approximately 1/4" in the jaws.  The greater the tilt, the more tipsy the glass will be.  But also the greater the chance a catch will toss it at my noggin. DAMHIKT  I marked where the jaws are in case I did lose it then hopefully I would be able to rechuck it.  Didn't happen this time.  



At this point I'm turning a lot of air, but eventually I shape the transition.  Again, sanding as I go.  It is dark because I put a little BLO on as I sand to fill in imperfections.  A few pictures of the stem being formed:



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Here is the base fully formed, just needing to be parted off:

At this point, I open the jaws again, and rechuck the stem, using the drilled hole to center it.

Then it is parted off:


Here are the bases with the martini glasses sitting in them, but not glued:



You can use epoxy or silicone to adhere the glass to the.  First I'll put a finish on the wood.

Best tip I learned in doing these is to fill the glass with water when you glue them up.  Then kneel down to see if its level.  A little patience and you'll get it setting just right.

cool!  i've done a few of the wine glasses, but it's been a while  --  just might have to give this a go!  

Great job Frank.

Mel

Fantastic job. Might have to try a set of those

Very cool, thanks for taking the time to document how you made them!

Thanks everyone.  Credit to Arlin for suggesting that we do tutorials.

I like it Frank.  Does anyone sell these?

Thank you for the build along pictures it helps to know the steps