Hourglass « Game Cartoon « Illustrator Tutorials

1. How to Create an Hourglass Icon in About an Hour - Vectortuts+    vector.tutsplus.com

Use the Direct Selection Tool (A) to adjust each point, as shown. If you have the Snap to Grid still turned on, then you can more easily control the alignment of the points. Grab the Ellipse Tool (L), and create an ellipse that is 180px wide by 40px height, and placed as shown.

2. How to Create an Hourglass Icon in About an Hour – Screencast - Vectortuts+    vector.tutsplus.com