Craftmanship

Is glass blowing difficult? Blowing glass isn’t difficult and building skills isn’t hard either, you just need practice. I could see myself getting better as I learned more. Larry was very good about using students to demonstrate technique so I got to do things I might not have risked on my own. Read more on … Read more

How many glassblowers are in the US? There are currently an estimated 43,000 glass blowers in the United States. Read more on www.careerexplorer.com The art of glassblowing has been practiced since the first century BC. By forcing air into a molten glass glob, molding it using tools and molds, and then gradually cooling it down, … Read more

What are the objective of bead making? The major goal of the training will be to reduce unemployment, reduce crime and increase productivity, especially, among our youths. Specifically, the training will be on how to use beads to design jewelries (chain, anklet, armlet, wristlet, ornaments, costume jewelry, bracelet, bangles, necklaces, earrings, etc.). Read more on … Read more

How do you become a glass blower? Gaining a coveted apprenticeship with an accomplished, expert glass blower is considered the best way to get hands-on experience and to really practice the craft. While art classes can teach the basics, it takes experience to learn the nuances of taking glass beyond utility and into the realm … Read more