Hard Skills
ExpertGlassblowing and ShapingThe expert technique of inflating molten glass into a bubble with the aid of a blowpipe and manipulating it into specific forms using hand tools.
AdvancedFurnace and Kiln ManagementThe technical operation and maintenance of high-temperature melting furnaces and annealing ovens to ensure proper glass viscosity and cooling.
ExpertArtistic Design and PrototypingTranslating creative concepts into technical sketches and physical models while considering the physical limitations of glass as a medium.
AdvancedSafety and Hazardous Materials HandlingStrict adherence to safety protocols involving extreme heat, molten materials, and the use of metallic oxides or chemicals for glass coloring.