Blown Glass of Tyre

- Modern transparent glass used in several fields
- It is resistant to thermal shocks
- It can be used up to temperatures of about 1500 ° C

Manufacturing processes

- The raw material is in the form of glass tubes of different diameters
- The tube is chosen according to the object to be made
- A torch fed by gas and oxygen is used to give shape to the object
- Some additional simple instruments are necessary to the process
- The distinctive shape of the piece depends on the creativity of the craftsman
- To decorate the objects very fine glass tubes are used
- If paint is used, the object should be baked in an oven at 700 ° C

Other Workshops

• Traditional Blown Glass

• Pottery