The ""Laboratory Manual of Glassblowing"" is a book written by Francis C. Frary in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of glassblowing, covering everything from the basics of glass composition and properties to advanced techniques for creating intricate glassware. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of glassblowing. The first section provides an overview of the tools and equipment used in glassblowing, as well as safety precautions that should be taken ...
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The ""Laboratory Manual of Glassblowing"" is a book written by Francis C. Frary in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide to the art and science of glassblowing, covering everything from the basics of glass composition and properties to advanced techniques for creating intricate glassware. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of glassblowing. The first section provides an overview of the tools and equipment used in glassblowing, as well as safety precautions that should be taken when working with hot glass. The second section covers the basics of glassblowing, including how to gather and shape glass, how to blow bubbles, and how to create basic shapes such as cylinders and spheres. The third section delves into more advanced techniques, such as creating complex shapes and patterns, working with colored glass, and creating glass tubing. The final section of the book includes a series of projects and exercises designed to help readers practice and refine their glassblowing skills. With detailed instructions and clear illustrations, the ""Laboratory Manual of Glassblowing"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of glassblowing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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