Photo: Glassblowing Techniques

One of the many techniques used in glassblowing at the Lincoln Glass Center in Oregon in the United States of America.

A demonstration is put on at the Lincoln City Glass Center showing interested guests the techniques used in the art of glassblowing. Colors are fused together with extreme heat to create magnificent pieces of art that are on display at the Lincoln City Glass Center.

This man is using a sculpting cup to form the glassblowing piece which is just one of the techniques used in the process. The exact temperatures are very important when glassblowing and there are many safety rules that must be recognized before beginning any type of work with fire and glass.

To create different shapes of vases, glasses, bowls or ornamental items, there are a variety of tools that are required in order to reach the desired look. Each glassblowing artist has their own techniques they follow to form the right shape but the proper equipment and steps used are what makes the masterpiece.

When people actually see these demonstrations, they appreciate all the work that goes into making glassblowing pieces. ... continue below the picture...

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... Intricate steps and techniques are used that takes years of schooling and practice until the finished product looks like any of the pieces for sale at the Lincoln Glass Center in Oregon.

Glass Blowing, Lincoln City Glass Center, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Highway 101, Oregon, USA, North America