Types of Blown Glass

Glass blowing has been around since approximately 50 B.C. A glass smith creates blown glass by blowing into a blow tube or blow pipe and inflating molten glass forming a parison or bubble. The heated glass hardens as the heat dissipates. Glass blowing requires the reheating of glass in between working on it as well as cool down periods. Depending on its size, it can take a several hours to days to complete a piece of art.

Brown Plate

A type of blown glass is brown plate. It can be used for mirrors and coach glass as it is polished on both sides.

Crown Glass

Glass blown into the form of tiny bowls is cut and then formed into window glass. The earlier types of this blown glass were known as crown glass.

Broad Sheet

Blown glass called broad sheet is typically smaller and has imperfections. It is to be utilized for headlights.

Restoration Glass

Blown glass with small bubbles and an irregular surface is called restoration glass.

Off Hand Blown Glass

Off hand blown glass doesn't use molds. It is blown and fabricated solely by the blasser.

Hand Blown Glass

The glassmith blows the glass by mouth and utilizes molds when producing hand blown glass.

Machine Blown Glass

A machine shapes molded glass by compressed air in machine blown glass productions.