glassblowing
noun
glass·blow·ing
ˈglas-ˌblō-iŋ 
: the art of shaping a mass of glass that has been softened by heat by blowing air into it through a tube
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Travelers seeking cultural heritage are rewarded, too, with highlights including an 18th-century glassblowing factory, diverse architecture and a house museum dedicated to the artist and former resident Joan Miró.
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
During the class, a glassblowing expert will walk you through the art of glassblowing and teach you how to make your own beautiful glass project.
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Anyone can discover the art of glassblowing at Orbix Hot Glass, a world-class studio set on 26 acres of rolling hills abutting Little River Canyon National Preserve.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
At the time, the third-tier city of Zibo was home to China’s only independent glassblowing studio.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
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Emilio Parra Doiztua, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
During the class, a glassblowing expert will walk you through the art of glassblowing and teach you how to make your own beautiful glass project.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Anyone can discover the art of glassblowing at Orbix Hot Glass, a world-class studio set on 26 acres of rolling hills abutting Little River Canyon National Preserve.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
At the time, the third-tier city of Zibo was home to China’s only independent glassblowing studio.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2025
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glassblowing
noun
glass·blow·ing
-ˌblō-iŋ
: the art of shaping a mass of hot glass by blowing air into it through a tube
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