The glasses made by the two systems which require blowing are called respectively " crown glass " and " cylinder glass," terms derived from peculiarities in the methods of producing them.

it is a difficult if not impossible thing to get any instruction in glass-blowing; and, as a result, the great bulk of chemical students are as dependent on the dealers in glass ware as the bulk ...

"He has personally pushed glass blowing farther than anyone ever imagined ... Critics have called the work "vacant" and have scoffed at Chihuly's methods, with one writing last year, "When is ...

For nearly 20 years, a school in Cambridge, Massachusetts has been teaching people the art of glass blowing, introducing many to a new hobby. At the NOCA Glass School in North Cambridge ...

Lisa Oakley says glass blowing is a part of her everyday life. Her parents opened the Cedar Creek Gallery in the 60s, showcasing their handmade pottery. Lisa continued the tradition finding her ...

It's work, but it's art. Welcome to Hot Shop Valpo, the first glass blowing studio in the region, according to owner David Lee. Lee "lit the fire" on the shop in July. He operates it with his ...

Artist Dale Chihuly has become synonymous with reimagining what glass can do. Having long ago stopped blowing glass himself, at 75, he heads an art world enterprise at his Seattle studio.