Glass blowing diy

There are two basic forms of glass blowing: offhand glass blowing, which is typically done in large studios complete with three separate furnaces, and lampworking, which involves smaller equipment but can be equally rewarding and enjoyable. What do you need for glass blowing?

Watching a master glass blower at work is like seeing magic transpire before your very eyes. It’s no wonder so many people are enthralled by the art and want to learn how to do it themselves. How do you get started in glass blowing?

It’s hard to imagine, but the holiday season is just around the corner! Here on Cape Cod it kicks off with one of our favorite events, the Annual Glassblowers Christmas beginning November 13 and co…

This article explains how a beginner can make glass beads from scratch, using a method called "lampworking". Set up your area. Good work always starts with having a good workspace.

While I attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison, eventually receiving a BS in Art, I missed out on glassblowing. I have always regretted that decision. The UW is credited with having t…

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Ghosts | by Beads By Laura

I've always used Dip-N-Etch etching fluid to etch my beads but recently it has become near-on impossible to get hold of here in the UK an...

A step-by-step introduction to making a hand-blown glass marble with a dichroic glass center. Illustrated and detailed account.

Guide to 24 different tools used in glassblowing and what they're used for.

Guide to 5 simple glassblowing projects suitable for beginners with video tutorials and a list of tools required!

Ryan Eicher

How to Melt Glass With a Torch. Glass melting has a long history, going back to approximately 3000 BC. In these early times, glass was melted to decorate vases. Glass is made up of silica, sodium carbonate and calcium carbonate. Most glass melts at 1400 to 1600 degrees Farenheit. Nevertheless, there are specialized glasses that will melt at as low as 900 degrees. A kiln is necessary to raise the temperature of glass to 1400 to 1600 degrees, while a blow torch can raise the temperature of…

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Sometimes, while glass lampworking, common sense doesn't click in until after I do something stupid. So I thought sharing with you some safety points I've learned the hard way may be helpful for you while torching glass. 1. Only wear 100% COTTON when torching glass. I can't tell you how many times a molten

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