| Various glass ornaments being made at Langham glassworks in Norfolk.
First we see a candlestick. The top is blown, after which the stem is formed by continually rotating the hot glass while pushing it outwards. First some grooves were made in the stem and then it was coated with a second layer of glass. The air trapped in the grooves expands to form thin strips within the stem, and the rotation means that these stems spiral around each other. Next we see a simple paperweight. Small holes are jabbed into the blob of glass and then sealed over. Again, the air inside expands to produce large voids. |
Heating the glass a bit more ready to blow it. 2544x1904 glass001.jpg |
A general view of the glassworks showing finished ornaments. 2048x1536 glass002.jpg |
The molten glass is placed in a carbon mould and air blown in. 2048x1536 glass003.jpg |
Working the shape a bit. 2048x1536 glass004.jpg |
Forming the stem. 2048x1536 glass006.jpg |
The pad used here is just several layers of wet newspaper. 2048x1536 glass008.jpg |
Now widening out the base ... 2048x1536 glass009.jpg |
... and shaping it. 2048x1536 glass010.jpg |
The finished candlestick. 2048x1536 glass011.jpg |
These small holes will expand to form bubbles. 2048x1536 glass013.jpg |
Pinching off the base. 2544x1904 glass017.jpg |
Finally, cool it slightly with an airjet. 2544x1904 glass018.jpg |
