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Are these lights handblown or form blown?

8 years ago

I just purchased 3 of the 16" "HANDBLOWN" lights. They just arrived yesterday and they do not appear to be hand blown since there are seams on both sides. I don't see how they could have 2 seams if they are hand blown

Wavy Hammered Hand Blown Glass Pendant Light, Black, 16", Clear Glass · More Info

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Casamotion
8 years ago
It is absolutely hand -blown. Please see attached photo for a description of the process.
pennygrau
Original Author
8 years ago
If they are hand blown, than why do they have seams on both sides?
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Casamotion
8 years ago
These lights are blown in un-turned mould.

If glass is blown in turned mould , the craftsman will keep blowing and turning the cane， so there's no seam.

Un-turned mould is not like that - after craftsman closes the mould, he waits for the glass to stick together and does not turn the cane. The seams are created in the two places where the two sides of the mold attach to each other in the closed position.

We hope this helps.
keekee9
7 years ago
Very interesting. In my 58 years on this earth I've never seen a piece of hand/mouth blown glass with a visible seam. In fact, vintage pyrex, libby etc brands of glass baking/mixing bowls all have the seam. The seam is a big clue that you have PRESSED GLASS.

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