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Safety with Glass Blowing

Sunday, April 19th, 2009

As mentioned in a previous post, glassblowing is not for the faint-at-heart. You must be sure to take precautions in case your piece explodes—a real possibility!
Due to the materials you’ll be working with, a few cuts and burns are inevitable. Proper safety equipment is essential: gloves, safety goggles, a respirator, closed-toe shoes, and perhaps a [...]

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Making Glass Beads

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

Making Glass Beads: An Overview
The art of creating handmade glass beads is not for the faint of heart! Glass bead artists work with flames that run at temperatures up to 1600 degrees F., with many safety precautions necessary. But those who master the craft of lampwork glass are truly creating tiny works of art that [...]

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