Tips For Glass Blowing

Glass blowing is a combination between skill and art. The results can be outstanding if you do it right and disastrous if you’re careless and you don’t know what you’re doing.

 

There are many complains about the risks of glass blowing but many of them are not justified. If an accident happens it is usually because of the environment, lack of skill and care. However, most people handle the glass blowing process without major problems.

If you’re interesting in glass blowing, here are some basic tips that you should follow.

1. Hope for best results but don’t make to high expectations. A first aid kit is necessary. If you’re a beginner you can get some burns and cuts even if you were careful. If something like this happens you don’t have to run to the closest pharmacy. The first aid kit contains medicines for cuts and burns. As you become more experienced the frequency of cuts and burns will start to decrease.

 

2. Plan your project and don’t keep it just in your mind. Write it down on a piece of paper and make the necessary adjustment before starting to work. If you don’t plan your projects there’s a higher risk of ruining the project. When you start to plan your project, be careful on the glass type you choose and the tools you’ll acquire. Prepare all your tools before your start working.

 

3. Each glass type responds differently in diverse conditions. This is why you have to understand the properties of the glass. If you don’t take this into account before starting to work on your project you risk having some unpleasant surprises.

 

4. Don’t start working on a very complex project. You can start with an easier project like bonding a few glass pieces together. You should make a few exercises until you’ll gain the necessary skills and knowledge that will allow you to start working on more complex designs.

 

5. When you cut the glass it is recommended to use a tungsten carbine knife. You should never cut the glass with a saw.