Photo: Molten Glass Art Oregon

This molten glass is being sculpted into a piece of art at the Lincoln City Glass Center in Oregon, USA.

Glass blowing has some very intricate steps and techniques that are used before any of the art work is finished and ready for sale at the Lincoln City Glass Center in Oregon, USA. As this demonstration is in process, the artists explain how the molten glass is sculpted and used to create art masterpieces.The molten glass has to reach certain temperatures before it can be used and all safety rules and conditions must be adhered to. The art of glass blowing has become increasingly more popular over the years and schooling is a must before attempting this type of work.Molten glass was discovered many years ago when natural causes such as volcanoes erupted and rocks melted due to the high temperatures and then cooled off into intriguing art forms. It is believed that molten glass has been used for a variety of pieces of art since the 16th century as old fragments of glass vases have been discovered. ... continue below the picture...

... Since those years, with updated equipment and a lot more knowledge, molten glass is now used for thousands of different art projects. At the Lincoln City Glass Center in Oregon, USA you will see for yourself how far glass blowing has come and the safety and steps needed to be successful.Browse the gift store after your tour at the Lincoln City Glass Center to see how beautiful some of these art creations can be.Glass Blowing, Lincoln City Glass Center, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Highway 101, Oregon, USA, North America