/r/glassblowing
Welcome to r/glassblowing. A community for glassworkers!
If you are a lampworker or primarily looking for the pipemaking type of glassblowing, check out our sister subreddit /r/lampwork
r/glassblowing is a community for furnace glassworkers. Visit r/lampwork for boro and soft glass torch work.
Welcome to r/glassblowing. A community for furnace glassworkers!
If you are a lampworker or interested in other types of glasswork, check out our sister subreddit /r/lampwork
Be sure to check out /r/glasscollecting! A subreddit dedicated to pressed, patterned, or molded glassware mass produced before 1980. Everything from Early American Pressed Glass, Depression Glass, to Carnival Glass is welcome here.
Posting Rules:
Post must be about glassblowing only. - Lampworking, fusing, slumping, etc post are not allowed as they are not part of the community make up.
Direct links to shops (ie etsy) are not allowed. Please use imgur or other image hosting site to show off your work.
/r/glassblowing
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Tool Roll Up Recommendations
Does anyone know of an individual or small business that makes tool roll up for Jacks, Tweezers, Shears etc? I'm looking specifically for a way to transport personal tools back and forth to the shop while also protecting them from bumping into each other. Found a few options on Amazon as a last resort but they aren't nearly long enough for a set of Jacks.
Thanks!
14:19 UTC
Kugler? Gaffer? Reichenbach?
Hi all, I'm trying to become more thoughtful and systematic about color choices and color applications in furnace glassblowing. I'm about to purchase some transparents, in order to play with layering in different ways, as well as graal/cutting through and grinding layers.
To date, I've purchased color based on what I "like" and price. But I'd like to know if there are differences between the major brands any of you consider when making your choices, and if there any recommendations for making color purchasing decisions outside appeal and cost. Kugler color chart added for interest!
13:50 UTC
Request: have I any chance at finding someone that can craft blue Demijohns in EU?
Hello,
I like collecting demijohns, they're pretty easy to find in green/teal color. But blue Demijohns are pretty hard to find, and i'd like to possess some aswell. Is it possible to find someone that crafts them?
12:50 UTC
Does anyone here use paper jacks?
If you do, or anyone that you work with does, do you know where they source them from?
03:21 UTC
Request: I'd like to see if anyone can make a custom set of 4 drinking glasses.
My husband and his buddy have wanted to each have a set of custom drinking glasses for years. This may sound normal but what they want is essentially a glass that looks like the bottom 4 ish inches of a 2 liter pop bottle. Yes, the fine china Ricky drinks from in Trailer Park Boys. Is there anyone out there that can make a set of glasses like this? I will pay obviously. I can send pictures as well if needed.
17:48 UTC
Whiskey glass w/chalcedony stem
Made these as a wedding gift. They're all the same so here's a pic of one
21:37 UTC
Interview with Eric Dandurand Glass Blower in Harmony CA
My interview with head glass blower Eric Dandurand making art out of Harmony Ca population of 20 people lol
My interview is here https://youtu.be/1rQ3tnKTREY
20:35 UTC
Are these flameworking tools?
20:08 UTC
Heat resistant flooring
Hi our hot shop has a brick floor that is impossible to clean well. Little bits of glass hide in the cracks, and we worry that they kick up in the air and harm the glassblowers. One solution would be to pour a clear epoxy product on top, but then heat resistance is a concern; the best rating I can find is to 1500°F. Is that sufficient in practice? Any other ideas?
18:09 UTC
What are we thinking?
The shape is atrocious unfortunately but what do yall think about this color application and the picture itself?
02:32 UTC
Favorite white from OCR?
What white do people like from Olympic Color Rod? My studio is using frit for workshops. Previously, we were using Eco White (f1, I think) which I didn't like because it was too whispy. Boss let me switch to Enamel White (f3, I think), but now says it is too stiff for student use (it IS a little harder, but doable imo, but she doesn't like it). So is there a white frit y'all really like? I much prefer using size F2 or 3 over the smaller stuff.
19:16 UTC
The heavy piece in question
Thank U for the Advice Everyone
18:33 UTC
How to make a mold from a plastic object and using glass?
I’m trying to make a mold of an object that is plastic to have made into glass. Is there anyone that knows or has recommendations on how to do this?
21:34 UTC
Blow pipe for heavy pieces, can't keep spinning
I have been working on some heavy vases and despite being a large strong male type I struggle to control the pieces in the glory hole. These are swedish type vases with very thick walls.
My biggest problem is keeping the piece spinning in the glory hole. It occured to me if I could apply more torque to the blow pipe life would be easier. Has anyone solved this problem? I was thinking if I could add a 1 foot handle to the end of the pipe spinning would be a lot easier. Any ideas?
17:22 UTC
Renovation project of a glassblowing studio
Hi everyone! I have to ask for a little help from the glassblowing community.
I am currently completing my master studies in architecture in Venice and I have been fascinated with the glassblowing industry of Murano so much that I have chosen to propose a renovation of one as my thesis project. However in this thesis I would like to challenge myself to not only renovate the building but redesign it in a way that the surrounding sparks a bit of joy, a bit of extra creativity if you will.
I would be forever thankful if as many as you are able could take a couple of minutes to fill out the below questionnaire to help with my research.
https://forms.gle/5bDmKV1ZAxsabRmD6
Again thank you so much for everyone who is able to help!
10:21 UTC
Blown Vase with Camels?
Hi. I help people out with things in other forums and am hoping for some help from you guys as a sort of karma bounce. ;-)
My grandmother gave me this vase. Blown glass iridescent gold/brown...with camels?
11 inches tall and about 6.5 wide at widest. The wall is uniformly about 3/16" thick down to the base which is
about 1/2 inch think. Weight is a tiny bit over 5 lbs.
I always thought the signature was "CAL ARTS" but my dad said before he passed that she bought it in the 1930's or the late 20's after touring Egypt and living in Paris and now that I am looking into it Cal Arts really didn't become a thing until the 60's.
Looking at the signature I am now thinking it is not "Cal Arts". Too many letters.
Took some pics with a lightbulb inside and others without.
So nothing ventured, nothing gained. I am asking for any input at all.
Artist. Age. Area produced. Techniques. Style. Value etc. Whatever.
I know nothing.
Posting here first. If you think I should post elsewhere please let me know!
If you think I should ask elsewhere please let me know.
THANKS!
Here are two others she left me. A signed perfume? Maybe? And the unsigned squarish one with regular identical bubbles looks to have gold leaf in it? Is that possible? It has a greenish gold tinge. Beautiful.
18:37 UTC
Rented Hot shop etiquette
Hello!
My mom and I took an introductory to Glass blowing class about a year ago. Our instructor kept joking that none of us would actually take up the sport so he didn't teach us much about how to move around the hot shop respectfully. We rent in a place that has four benches and one glory hole.
We've picked up things along the way like don't walk through other people's areas and we just learned yesterday that we shouldn't open the annealer unless it's above 900°(not sure if this is shop specific or not).
Are there things that bug you about beginner glass blowers or things more seasoned blowers think beginners should know? Any advice or pointers would be super helpful! We always feel in the way.
02:35 UTC
Sorry new to thread about earlier post I respect you guys a ton excited to see everyone's art work
Hollyweedglass and reverse glass This was my time with soft glass not easy I respect u guys a ton is hot and heavy
19:11 UTC
Happy almost Halloween. Fun little glass blowing video
23:14 UTC
Options for fixing this chip?
Looking for suggestions on a simple repair for the glass base? Doesn’t have to be perfect. Thanks for any suggestions!
02:04 UTC
Glassblowing in Italy - is Venice the only place to visit?
Hi all, seeking some advice please as we’re visiting Northern Italy next year and are keen to visit (and budget willing) do a short glassblowing session. We’re already planning a trip to Venice as the only places I’ve found so far are all in Murano. Are there any other hot shops? Say in Milan or Bologna?
Thank you!
06:26 UTC
I know it's not much
Not easy either
19:50 UTC
Glass Notes Version 4
I haven't blown glass in quite a few years because the only studio near me is over an hour away. I would like to build my own studio one day but I don't know where to start. Has anyone read this version yet? If so, is it worth the price? Is there any other supplemental information you'd recommend?
I'd really love any information on how to a studio running, best practices, and really anything. I just hate how there's just about nothing anywhere near me so working at a shop is out of the question.
01:01 UTC
Cutting font into sandblast resist
I want to customize some glassware by sandblasting some names in a fancy typeface. what are the best ways to cut the names into the resist? laser or CNC cutter? a company that makes it for me? something else? advice please
23:21 UTC