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Ten long-form articles on the furnace, the bench, colour, the kiln and the shop. Written for people who are learning the craft, not for people selling equipment.
Start here if you are new
The three guides that answer the questions beginners actually ask first.
How to Start Glassblowing: A Beginner's Guide
What to buy, what to leave on the shelf, what your first piece should be, and why the honest first step is a class rather than a shopping list.
12 min read
Setting Up a Home Glass Studio
Space, power, ventilation and budget for a home studio — in the order that actually matters, with the parts people under-plan.
13 min read
Glassblowing Safety: Heat, Fumes, and PPE
The four hazards that actually hurt people in a hot shop, why gloves are usually the wrong answer, and what to wear and ventilate instead.
14 min read