Hand Blown Glass Art

I’m looking for a guide that explains the essential techniques of glass blowing in one place. I need it as a reference for my classes.

This is a short film I directed, shot and edited as a portrait of Chad Balster, a very talented glass artist in Louisville, KY. What began as a simple film project became something much more… a new way in which to approach my own work.

This is an interesting piece that is hand blown glass is this video.

charlottekaye.com presents an amazing inside look at the European artists behind their unique blown glass art collection. From unique vases and sculptures, to gigantic 39 inch wine glasses, each piece is a hand blown work of glass art..

Is Glass Blowing Art For You?

The Art of hand blown glass is one type of art that is admired by many people. This art form may be considered to be dangerous but if the artist takes the right precautions it is really quite safe.

If you have been thinking about trying glass blowing then it is somthing that you should at least try.  The great think about this is that you can create all sorts of unique items that can not be perfectly duplicated, not matter how good you become at this craft.  The glass, the heat, the elements that compose of blown glass object have slightly different properties every time you make something, as a result, the creations can differ in terms of shape, color, and clarity.