The discovery of ancient tools used in glassmaking offers scholars the opportunity to better understand a process or manufacturing technique. Recreating tools from antiquity furthers that understanding and can provide Museums an opportunity to share knowledge with visitors in a hands-on, … Read more →
What do alligators, René Lalique, and contessas have in common? They’re all featured in children’s books about glass. The Rakow Research Library is known for having high-quality resources for glass scholars, collectors, and makers, but did you know the Library … Read more →
A recent addition to the Rakow Library collection, this handbill is an advertisement for a glass demonstration in Brighton, England, circa 1830. The page features a woodcut image of a glass artist surrounded by onlookers, as well as several pieces … Read more →
Today’s post comes from Chris Rochelle, Hot Glass Projects/Cruise Ship Team Leader, who recently revisited his alma mater, Hartwick College in Oneonta, NY, to lead a glassblowing workshop. Stepping back into the shop where I took my very first gather of molten glass … Read more →