Mar 8, 2016
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time to listen to the show and reading these notes.
So you want to be a glass blower?
This is something I've heard over and over for years from many
folks. The biggest question is how does one get
started?
With the ever growing popularity of this genre of art many
schools have begun to pick up and teach classes in the area
glassblowing. Whether it's in the furnace or a torch or both
there are several schools that specifically cater to the glass
artist and have programs for the glass artist such as
Penland, Salem, and a few others.
With that being said 99% of those that want to be a
glassblower don't necessarily want to go to school so here's what I
recommend.
Do some research. Google glass art, glass
blowing, flame work and you'll find many videos and websites
pertaining to this topic. The only problem is the majority of the
sites only really talk about or show you videos of techniques, etc.
My goal with this episode is to talk to you about how to get
started. It will tell you why you need to make sure you have a good
foundation, the proper equipment set up and you're getting over
your head.
Here's a link to a pdf that is a basic
checklist of items to start off with. Depending on what type of
budget you are working with will at first determine what you are
able to buy to get started. Don't worry if in the beginning
you are unable to buy everything. Think small at first and let the
process of learning happen organically. Start small and grow
as you begin to learn and master one technique at a
time.
Go to www.mountainglass.com/wyzguy to see what type of starter
kits are available and what they cost. These kits are discounted
and if you use the code WYZGUY at check out you'll receive an
additional 5% off your purchase.