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By theguideto
Glass blowing is the process of forming glass into a variety of useful shapes. To do this, a number of methodical glass blowing techniques are employed. Glass blowing practitioners are more than just artists. In more ways than one they're nothing less than scientists, highly gifted individuals who find themselves in constant pursuit of that perfect blend of temperatu[...]
By theguideto
Around 30,000 years ago, the Egyptians made the first glass beads. They used clay and vitreous coating and a host of other materials, and they succeeded in introducing glass beads to the world.
Blowing beads is the modern technique of blowing glass to create [...]
By theguideto
Glass blowing is a skill requiring mastery of the craft and absolute technical knowhow. If you want to learn the art, you can watch videos or take classes, but it's always best to have books on hand to refer to.
Glass Blowing Books - Bestsellers
By theguideto
The glass blowing furnace is the bread-and-butter of all glass blowers. Simply put, glass blowers wouldn't even imagine themselves at work without it.
A glass blowing furnace is a device used for heating glass pieces to their malleable state so the glass blow[...]
By theguideto
Glass blowing school is an absolute must if you want to become a glassblower. Talent is what matters most in any artistic pursuit, and you can't learn talent. To learn to appreciate what it is you're made of, to discover the extent of your talents is what glass blowi[...]
By theguideto
There was a time, about a hundred or so years ago, when people used primitive tools and primitive equipment for blowing glass. Archaeologists believe the Ancient Egyptians were the first to employ this method.
Modern glass blowing supplies range from simple e[...]
By theguideto
We are told as children not to play with fire, but some people make a living from it. Fire and glass are the glass blowers tools of the trade. With a bit of talent thrown into the mix, glass blowers have successfully carved a place for their crafts in millions of hou[...]
By theguideto
Do you think you want to become a glass blower? Thanks to the Internet, learning to become a glass blower has never been easier; all of the web pages and videos circulating around cyberspace will surely make you a skilled glass blower in no time.
Learning to [...]