How It's Made · SEASON 24
Plasma Gems, Special Effects Snow, Piano Restoration
Episode 10 · 2014-12-11
- Documentary
Episode overview
Discarded glass is melted and reshaped into colourful decorative gems. Paper, polymers and other lightweight materials are processed into convincing artificial snow for film and television, while an ageing piano is dismantled so its case, soundboard, strings, keys and mechanical action can be repaired and restored.
21 minutes
Season 24 episodes
1. Saunas, Wheelchair Lifts, Dioramas2014-09-25
2. Oil Lamps, Chocolate Mints, Underfloor Heating, Pillows2014-10-02
3. Upright Pianos, Flags, Wet/Dry Vacuums, Medieval Axes2014-10-09
4. Skeletal Replicas, Ice Buckets & Servers, Dining Chairs, Inground Pools2014-10-16
5. Automatic Sliding Doors, Gin, Firearms Restoration2014-11-06
6. Scuba Lights, Interchangeable Sandals, Race Car Simulators, Fibreglass Doors2014-11-13
7. Wood Windows, Woven Cashmere Fabric, Plastic Recycling Machines, Architectural Glass2014-11-20
8. Gas Barbecues, Mattress Pads, Ear Prostheses2014-11-27
9. Recycled Skateboards, Braided Pastry, Construction Trailers, Vises2014-12-04
10. Plasma Gems, Special Effects Snow, Piano Restoration2014-12-11
11. 3-Wheel Electric Bikes, Skin Cream, Patio Heaters, Wood Spoke Wheels2015-01-01
12. Old West Holsters, Underwater Video Housings, Soy Beverages, Pet Nail Trimmers2015-01-08
13. Wood Garage Doors, Sand & Salt Spreaders, Animatronic Dinosaurs2015-01-15
