How Does a Glass Blower Spend a Workday?
Introduction Glassblowing is a technique that has been around for centuries. One of the most popular methods of glass forming, glassblowing is done by using a blowpipe (a hollow iron tube) to inflate a small piece of molten glass. A glassblower is a professional who has mastered all of the tools and techniques required for proper glassblowing. The techniques may have been around since around 50 BC, but actual information available on what exactly a glassblower does is limited. However, here are a few details to better understand this fascinating profession. History Glassblowing can be traced back to have origins in Roman Syria. The way glass is made has stayed the same over the centuries, but the technique of glassblowing has evolved with the times. Glass is made from sand, lime, ashes and potash. Before glassblowing, glass was formed by wrapping hot glass materials around cores and molds. After 50 BC, the glassblowing technique became a popular practice and quickly spread from Roman S
