Glass-blower Handicraft & Printing Workers
SaveWhat Does a Glass-blower Do?
Glass-blowers design, produce and decorate glass artefacts such as stained glass windows, mirrors and architectural glass. Some glass-blowers specialise in restoring, renovating and repairing original pieces. They may also work as scientific glass-blowers, designing and repairing laboratory glass.
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Where Do I Start?
Intellectual Property Law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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Skills You Need to Become a Glass-blower
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialIntellectual Property Law knowledge
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
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EssentialLabour Legislation knowledge
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
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EssentialCreate Artwork skill
Cut, shape, fit, join, mould, or otherwise manipulate materials in an attempt to create a selected artwork - be the technical processes not mastered by the artist or used as …
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EssentialCut Glass skill
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
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EssentialDesign Objects To Be Crafted skill
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
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EssentialMaintain An Artistic Portfolio skill
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
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EssentialManipulate Glass skill
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
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EssentialMonitor Art Scene Developments skill
Monitor artistic events, trends, and other developments. Read recent art publications in order to develop ideas and to keep in touch with relevant art world activities.
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EssentialSelect Artistic Materials To Create Artworks skill
Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - …
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EssentialStudy Artistic Techniques skill
Study a variety of artistic techniques and learn how to apply them in concrete artistic projects.
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EssentialDesign Stained Glass skill
Create sketches and designs for stained glass objects, e.g. windows.
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EssentialMaintain Glass Thickness skill
Maintain the specified thickness of glass by adjusting the speed of rolls on the kiln.
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EssentialObserve Glass Under Heat skill
Observe the characteristics of the glass already set into the kiln so that cracking, warping or blistering is avoided.
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EssentialStudy Artworks skill
Study styles, techniques, colours, textures, and materials used in works of art.
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EssentialTend Kiln For Glass Painting skill
Tend kilns which are used to affix paint on glass. They may tend gas or electric kilns.
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Optional Skills (5 of 10 displayed)
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OptionalCeramics Glazes knowledge
The characteristics, compounds and application of different glaze type such as raw or frit glazes.
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OptionalGlass Coatings knowledge
Coatings used to protect glass from damage, to influence its behaviour when damaged, to keep harmful UV rays out, and others. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages and price points.
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OptionalCollaborate With Technical Experts On Artworks skill
Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts to build, install and move pieces of art.
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OptionalConfer On Artwork skill
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
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OptionalKeep Records Of Work Progress skill
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
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OptionalParticipate In Artistic Mediation Activities skill
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, …
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OptionalForm Bed For Glass skill
Form a bed for glass on the metal trays by spreading plasters of paris using rollers or pallete knifes.
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OptionalInspect Glass Sheet skill
Inspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.
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OptionalPosition Glass On Trays skill
Position the glass on the specific kiln trays using the tongs.
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OptionalSubmit Preliminary Artwork skill
Submit preliminary artwork or art project plans to clients for approval, leaving room for additional suggestions and changes.
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