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
Date: 2006
Total items: 40
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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.
This tunnel carried hot air and flames to heat the glass above.
The red at the end of the rod in her hand is heated glass.
This is what the finished glass vase will look like, once it has been allowed to cool down.
Rolling the hot glass on the end of the rod to make it symmetrical.
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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