Photo: Glassblowing Tools

The important tools for the glassblowing trade at the Lincoln City Glass Center in Oregon, USA.

The techniques of glassblowing is not an easy art and the proper and necessary tools are needed for producing first rate items as well as for safety reasons. This display of some of the tools used in glassblowing are seen at the Lincoln City Glass Center in Oregon, USA.There is a long list of tools required for glassblowing but some of the bigger tools are shown in this picture. Safety is a huge concern in this business as burns and cuts are at high risk when working with glass and fire. Protective clothing must be worn when glassblowing as you are always working around the hot oven or furnace which softens the glass for molding.Artists that create glassblowing products need schooling before attempting this type of work and they need to learn what all the tools are for in each of the procedures. At the Lincoln City Glass Center in Oregon, USA, many glassblowing demonstrations are available to watch to get an idea of the steps and tools used. ... continue below the picture...

... When visiting Lincoln City in Oregon, USA you are also visiting the glassblowing mecca throughout the entire Oregon Coast. All over city you will find glassblowing items for sale but nothing is as unique as touring the Lincoln City Glass Center to find a vast selection of incredible artwork and view the tools that are required to make this outstanding art.Glass Blowing, Lincoln City Glass Centre, Lincoln City, Oregon Coast, Highway 101, Oregon, USA, North America