How does the glassblower adjust the thickness of the sleeve of a pipe?

Home Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Glass How does the glassblower adjust the thickness of t....

If this means the clear that will go over a color or graal, or alien skin, this is chosen by the blower.  The more clear, the more it seems to be under the glass.

As the blower pulls the pipe out the glass will get thinner as it is pulled, the diameter also shrinks.  Thicker glass takes more heat to work.

Leave a Reply