Custom Tractor Made Out Of Glass

Custom Tractor Made Out Of Glass FARM HOME Miscellaneous 25-1-44 I've been writing for FARM SHOW for more than 20 years from my home base here in Illinois. I'm always on the lookout for a good story. So when I first saw Jeff Jurgens at work spinning and blowing glass figurines, I asked if he'd ever crafted a tractor out of glass. He said he hadn't but that he'd be willing to give it a try. I gave him a model of a John Deere "G" to work from and asked him to add the name of the editor and publisher of FARM SHOW, Mark Newhall, since I intended to give it to him as a personal gift. Jurgens has an amazing talent to turn tubes of glass into works of art using only a torch. I first saw him at a local celebration and was amazed at the beautiful figurines he could create. He says he learned the art of glass blowing and spinning from an uncle. It turned into a career and he now attends many shows, fairs and exhibitions. Jurgens told me he was not that familiar with farm equipment but that if I could get him a good model, or photo, he would do his best. I think the tractor he made is remarkable. The body of the tractor is John Deere green, the steering parts and tire treads are black, and the wheels yellow. He put Mark's name in black and stuck it to the rear wheel. Jurgens is willing to take on farm projects. All he needs is a model or pictures. It makes a great conversation piece and an unusual gift. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Jeff Jurgens, 34 W. Broadway, Witt, Ill. 62094 (ph 217 594-2509).

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