Two Old Guys Emporium: Glass Blowing

Two Old Guys Emporium: Glass Blowing

http://twooldguysemporium.blogspot.com/2017/07/glass-blowing.html

Visit Our Store

http://two-old-guys-emporium.co.place/

Glass Blowing

Glass blowing is a very fun and elaborate process that results in very beautiful works of art being created. Pieces of glass are inflated by blowing air into a special type of pipe. It is believed this type of art has very early beginnings. There have been pieces recovered as far back as 1 B.C. It is believed glass blowing was an art that was performed to impress those with money and prestige. Those with the right skills were likely asked to create lovely pieces for such individuals.

While the tools used in glass blowing have improved since those early days, the same basic concepts are implemented in the process. It does take a great deal of skill and talent to be able to create such works of art. The cost of the glass to make these pieces or art is very affordable. However, you will find that the cost of them is very high, even for very small items. This is due to the amount of time it takes to complete each one of them in such detail.

There is also a great deal of science involved in the art of glass blowing. In addition to having the right tools, you also need to make sure you get the glass to the right temperature. Using quality glass is also a very important issue to consider. The overall results of glass blowing have many variables. You will find that pieces made by the same person may be similar but there will be slight variations as well.

Many individuals have collections of glass blown works. They may have made them on their own or purchased them from various specialty shops. You do need to be very careful with such items though as they can easily get broken. Make sure you have a display area where they can’t be reached by little hands or where they will accidentally be knocked over. Glass blown materials are beautiful works of art though and they will never go out of style as something to display in your home.

If you are interested in glass blowing, there are some classes you can take in person and online. Take a look to see what is out there at various hobby stores as well. It will take some time to master the basics of glass blowing. However, once you have them down you will find it is very enjoyable.

Visit Our Store

http://two-old-guys-emporium.co.place/

Join Facebook Group: Magikal Journey Art Studio Public Group (4800 members)

https://www.facebook.com/groups/magikal/?ref=aymt_homepage_panel

https://plus.google.com/109438225808606562460 Google Store

https://www.instagram.com/starbornlewis/ Store

Da Vinci Designs/ Website

https://www.facebook.com/Da-Vinci-1505571056179865/

https://plus.google.com/109438225808606562460 Google Store

Please Read: Shipping and Returns

We ship from China Warehouse. We ship worldwide.

Two Old Guys Would love to hear from you.

We always like to know what you think.