Many skilled craftsmen suffer from the annoyance of a work space that seems to hamper their creative flow. Fine tuning the set up of your work space can have more advantages than just being aesthetically pleasing. Begin by writing out how you normally like to work. List the tools you use most frequently, the supplies most often needed and the position you are most comfortable working in.
Now you have a text based diagram of your ideal work space. From those words, you can draft a detailed sketch of what your most successful Read the rest of this entry »
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There are two basic methods used in glassblowing. The first, and the oldest, is known as free blowing. In the method, the glassblower begins by placing a small amount of molten glass on the end of his blowpipe. Using a serious of short puffs, he forms a small bubble of air inside the glass. He is then able to blow larger and larger puffs of air into the blowpipe, expanding the molten glass until it is the approximate Read the rest of this entry »
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The centuries-old art of glass making has evolved over time, but some features have stayed the same. The right glass-making tools mean the difference between a beautiful, handcrafted piece and a disastrous waste of time and materials.
The blowpipe is absolutely essential when handcrafting glass. A metal, hollow tube typically between four and five feet in length, the blowpipe is narrow and widens at the end. Blowpipes are commonly made out of steel or iron, but weight and length vary, depending Read the rest of this entry »
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