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Glassblowing was invented by Syrian craftsmen from Sidon and Babylon between 27 BC and 14 AD. The ancient Romans copied the technique consisting of blowing air into molten glass with a blowpipe making it into a bubble.
Learn about the origins and development of glassblowing, the art of shaping molten glass by blowing air into it through a tube. Find out how Syrian craftsmen invented glassblowing in the 1st century BC and how Dale Chihuly revived it in the 20th century.
In 1903, Michael Owens engineered the first automatic bottle blowing machine that could produce millions of light bulbs a day and in the late 1950's Sir Alastair Pilkington invented float glass production method by which 90% of flat glass is still manufactured today.
Learn how glass blowing was invented in Syria and became a coveted craft in Italy and America. Discover the process, the secrets, and the evolution of this ancient art form.
31 de dic. de 2019 · Humans working with glass can be traced back to the prehistoric times of 4000 BCE. Men had not discovered glass blowing at that time, but they did take advantage of the natural glass called obsidian that was the result of volcanic eruptions.
Glassblowing was most likely invented as a way to create useful objects from glass. Glass was used to create bottles, jars, and other containers that could be used to store and transport liquids. Glass was also used to create decorative ornaments and jewelry.
20 de sept. de 2022 · Owens invented the fully automatic bottle-blowing machine, a masterpiece of engineering, in 1903. Ingle and Smith applied for and were granted a patent for the IS machine in 1925. Blow-and-blow is still used to make hollow glass in this process today.
