Thursday, November 11, 2010

Pier 7 Glaswerks

A group went to Pier 7 Glaswerks in La Conner Saturday to "blow your own glass."  We had a great time!

These are some of the creations of owner Jeff, as shown in the gallery.









Color is added to the molten glass,








and then the glass is heated again.








More color can be added to ultimately add swirls to the color design.






The glass is then heated yet again.





 
Each of us was allowed to "blow."
Here I am adding my air to the expanding glass as owner Jeff does the shaping.




The glass is again returned to the furnace.
Jeff deftly creates a beautiful bowl.



A Christmas tree ornament could also be formed.






Jeff puts the finishing touches on our creations.







Pier 7 Glaswerks is in La Conner.  Their website is:
http://www.pier7glass.com/

You can go individually or as a group to blow your own glass.  You get to keep your creation, but you do have to return the next day to pick it up after cooling.

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