As a Christmas gift this year we were given a session at the Tacoma Glass Blowing Studio. We all partnered up and were able to choose between a bowl, a sphere and a paper weight. My husband and I chose to make a paper weight and the rest of the family chose one of each of the other options.
You were then able to pick the glass colors you wanted your piece to have display and into the hot room we went.
There were two huge metal containers that glowed with heat and all of the tools seemed so old and functional.
The glass blowing expert that was helping us really handled majority of the work so we were not winging it on our own but he did explained all of the ins and outs as he went and we were able to lend a hand when needed.
We swirled, twisted, blew and cut our masterpieces into shape. There was one last dip in the glass and some shaping and cooling…and a few days later…waaalaaa…
It was a great experience and gave us all a better understanding of what goes into making glass art. Below are just a few photos of our paper weight…or piece of art is what I like to call it.
I've watched those glass blowers in Lincoln City. Now that is talent!
Posted by: HVAC contractors | November 24, 2010 at 01:11 AM