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
: one skilled in the art of glassblowing compare lampworker
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Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Make Your Own Art Make time for Sunspots Studios, a glassblowing studio where visitors can catch a live demonstration and choose some beautiful glass to take home, such as ornaments, vases, hummingbird feeders, and jewelry.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
At the time Jacobsen pushed the boundaries of her glassblowing techniques, translating forms traditionally associated with ceramics and porcelain into the delicate medium of glass.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Artisans will demonstrate traditional crafts such as glassblowing and printmaking, while presenters share stories of holidays past.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 17 Nov. 2025
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Noun
After studying political science and working in fashion, Burton discovered glassblowing at RISD and launched her jewelry company Verre Modern.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Make Your Own Art Make time for Sunspots Studios, a glassblowing studio where visitors can catch a live demonstration and choose some beautiful glass to take home, such as ornaments, vases, hummingbird feeders, and jewelry.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
At the time Jacobsen pushed the boundaries of her glassblowing techniques, translating forms traditionally associated with ceramics and porcelain into the delicate medium of glass.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 19 Nov. 2025
Artisans will demonstrate traditional crafts such as glassblowing and printmaking, while presenters share stories of holidays past.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 17 Nov. 2025
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“Glassblowing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glassblowing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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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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