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Overview
Glass-blowers manipulate heated glass, design objects, maintain thickness, inspect sheets, use kilns and may repair or restore glass pieces for different settings.
In job descriptions, look for glass manipulation, kiln work, stained glass, glass coatings, thickness control, heat observation, trays, crafted objects, restoration, renovation and laboratory glass.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Glass-blowers shape heated glass into objects for decoration, architecture, restoration or laboratory use. The work depends on heat observation, thickness control, careful handling and the intended function of each piece.
Skills and specializations
Useful depth includes manipulating glass, kiln work, stained glass, glass coatings, inspecting sheets, positioning glass on trays, designing crafted objects and understanding repair or renovation needs.
Salary context
Pay is likely to reflect craft skill, furnace or kiln responsibility, product complexity, restoration duties, scientific glass experience and ability to keep consistent thickness and finish.
Career paths
Experience can lead toward senior glass-making, architectural glass, restoration, scientific glass-blowing, studio production, craft teaching or specialist finishing and repair work.
Good to know
Read adverts for the glass type and working process. Strong roles should name hot glass, kilns, thickness control, coatings, restoration work, laboratory glass or crafted products.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for glass-blowing, not official labour-market statistics or pay data.
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Occupation group
Glass makers, cutters, grinders and finishers (7315)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/64a68a43-24be-4929-95ce-5b14617199d1 |
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| ESCO code | 7315.1 |
| ISCO group | 7315 |
| Concept type | Occupation |