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2006 UK holiday 7: St Helens World of Glass (page 1/6)

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Pictures from the last day of our UK holiday in July 2006.

The World of Glass at St Helens is a museum about the history of glassmaking, and in particular Pilkinton’s glass works. These photos were for the most part taken in low light and have camera noise.

Title: 2006 UK holiday 7: St Helens World of Glass

Author: Liam R E Quin

Date: 2006

Total items: 40

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[picture: Picking up foil 2]

Picking up foil 2

Silver foil was used to create a decorative effect. The silver foil was spread flat on a metal table and then the hot glass was rolled over it.

[picture: Furnace tunnel 2]

Furnace tunnel 2

This tunnel carried hot air and flames to heat the glass above.

[picture: Starting to work]

Starting to work

The red at the end of the rod in her hand is heated glass.

[picture: One I prepared earlier]

One I prepared earlier

This is what the finished glass vase will look like, once it has been allowed to cool down.

[picture: Shaping the vase 2]

Shaping the vase 2

Rolling the hot glass on the end of the rod to make it symmetrical.


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Pictures from the last day of our UK holiday in July 2006.

The World of Glass at St Helens is a museum about the history of glassmaking, and in particular Pilkinton’s glass works. These photos were for the most part taken in low light and have camera noise.


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