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Originally posted by OMFUG
yakimushi, I have always wanted to do glassblowing... do you know of any good places in the Philadelphia area that would be a starting point?
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A quick search on google turned this up:
www.hotsoupstudio.com
I took a quick look at the webpage and it looks like these dudes know their stuff, a lot of impressive glass on the site.
They also offer classes, but I forewarn you, glassblowing is not cheap! An hour of studio time could cost upwards of $60 (but that usually includes any clear tank glass you use. Colored glass is a whole other story).
However, despite its cost, its an incredibly rewarding art. Its very different from other mediums that you can put down and come back to later. Glass is immediate!
Oh, and drink lots of water
A glass furnace is 2150F and you stand 3-4 feet from it.