Tools
The tool used to wrap glass to make a lampwork bead
What is a Mandrel?
Temporary piece of glass used to hold work while finishing
What is a punty?
Glass artist who co-hosted Netflix's "Blown Away" reality show
Who is Katherine Gray?
Location of the world's largest glass museum
Where is Corning, NY?
3 main materials that make up glass
What is Silica, Soda ash, and Limestone?
The name of the re-heating chamber used in furnace glassblowing
What is a Glory hole?
This technique produces decorative patterns used in glass work. In Italian, translates to "thousand flowers"
What is Millefiori?
Birthplace of Dale Chihuly
What is Tacoma, WA?
Italian island know for its glassmaking
What is Murano?
This term refers to the expansion rate of glass. Daily Double
What is COE Daily Double: What does it stand for?
The "pot" which holds the molten glass used in furnace glassblowing
What is a Crucible?
This technique utilizes a kiln to melt glass onto other pieces of glass
What is Fusing?
The year Hilltop Artists was founded
What is 1994?
Pyrex is a trade name. This is the true name of pyrex glass
What is Borosilicate?
A type of glass made by layering metals and oxides on the surface to produce unique colors
What is dichroic glass?
This tool looks like a giant pair of tweezers and is used in both furnace and torchwork
What are Jacks?
This technique refers to connecting two hollow pieces of glass that are typically different colors or patterns
What is Encalmo?
Glass artist that created the "Raven and The Box of Daylight" exhibition recently featured at MOG
Who is Preston Singletary?
Another name for a furnace glassblowing studio
What is a Hot Shop?
This term means to cool the glass slowly
What is anneal?
Useful tool in shaping glass and learning current affairs
What are Newspapers?
Intentionally scratching glass
What is Scoring?
Longest employed employee at Hilltop Artists
This term refers to using etching, grinding and polishing methods with glass
What is Cold Working?
Type of volcanic glass that is formed by lava
What is obsidian?