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GLASSBLOWERSLaura Rossi
Job Description
Create pieces of glass through various techniques Melting down glass Blowing glass Working with different colors Shaping glass Selling to clients & self promotion
Career
Usually freelancers Create own glasswork, independent Sell own glass pieces
Products of Career
Bottles (perfume, tableware) Scientific stemware Decorative art
Working Conditions
Work under intense heat (2,400 degrees F)
Physically demanding, requires physical strength
Often in factory or museum (some perform live demonstrations)
Qualifications
Patience, heat tolerance, willingness to work in potentially hazardous conditions
Business skills for selling work Good manual dexterity skills,
creativity, enjoy sculpture
Training & Education
Taught at specific schools, studios & galleries
Undergraduate fine arts programs with glass art classes available
Can train under a professional or take non-credit workshops to increase skills
Career Path
Can teach glassblowing classes Artistic work Establish yourself as an artist (open
up shop, have booth at art craft market, online)
Approach galleries to sell your work
Earnings & Benefits
Annual salary $42,000 Job growth expected to be 8% from
2010-2020 Almost 60% self-employed
Credits/Citations
http://education-portal.com/articles/Glass_Blower_Job_Information_for_Students_Considering_a_Career_in_Glass_Blowing.html
http://www.becomeopedia.com/how-to/become-a-glassblower.php
http://www.theartcareerproject.com/glassblowing-caree/411/