Wale Apparatusoffers a complete kit of glassworking equipment ranging from small hand tools and accessories to burners and tooling rollers. This kit is ideal not only for the beginner, but also the experienced glassworker. Included in the kit are essential items for performing the most basic operations to some of the more complex.
Glass Blowers, Detail from a Tomb Wall Painting, Egyptian, Old - Middle Kingdom (Painted Limestone)
Relief Depicting Glass Blowers, from the Mastaba of Kaemrehu, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, circa 2325 BC
The Glass Blowers, 1883 by Charles Frederic Ulrich
Lampworking - also known as flameworking or torchworking, as the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps. Although the art form has been practiced since ancient times, it flowered in Murano, Italy in the 1300s, and spread from there to the rest of Europe.
Borosilicate glass was first developed by German glassmaker Otto Schott in the late 19th century and sold under the brand name "Duran" in 1893. Learn More
This section will be evolving daily! It was created to help glass artists sell their artwork as well as get some inspiration for projects in the future!
A free online photo gallery where glass artists can display photos of their art. Create your own personalized online portfolio gallery to display photos of your artwork.
Every month Revere Glass School brings in great artists. Their open demo gives the community a chance to meet them. It also gives starving artists a chance to watch for a few hours. All Are Welcome
Glass Line Magazine - Besides being the oldest hard copy magazine dedicated to hot glass, especially lampwork, Glass Line has a wonderful, very active site with lots of information, Forum, Calendar of classes, Photo-Gallery of glass and links to a gazillion other sites.
Hot Glass Forum Come and join a very talented group a glass artists. Whether you are a glass artist yourself or just drawn to it's beauty this site is for you. There is a little something for everyone.
HotGlass Photo Gallery A free online photo gallery where glass artists can display their art. Create your own photo gallery to display your artwork.
