COURSE WARE
COURSE TITLE: Glass Blowing Technique
CHM 407 - (1 Unit- Compulsory)
COURSE CODE:
Course duration: one hour per week for 15 weeks.
Session: 2013/2014.
Semester: First.
Lecturer:
Mr. ALABI, Kazeem A.
B. Tech. (FUTA), M. Tech. (FUTA) Ph.D in View (FUTA).
Department of Chemical Sciences,
Fountain University,
P.M.B 4491, Osogbo.
E-mail: qasimade@gmail.com;
alabi.kazeem@fountainuniversity.edu.ng
Mobile No: 08034705605
LOCATION: Office 2, Laboratory Extension at the old Chemistry Lab. complex.
Consultation Hours: Wednesday 9-10 am.
COURSE DETAILS
Basic tool, Gas supplies, safety measures, cutting, rotation techniques. Bulb blowing and
bending. Taper drawing and reaming, ring seal and side grinding and polishing. Properties
and types of glass. Identification methods and working temperature. Manufacturers symbol,
coefficient of expansion, annealing, thermal resistance.
Course Objective
The main objective of the course is to teach the students the etiquettes of using a
glassblowing laboratory, formation of different shapes from glass tubing, type of glasses and
their identification.
Course Requirements
This course is compulsory for all 400 level students studying Environmental and Industrial
Chemistry. They are expected to register for this course, attend lectures, participate in group
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work and do the assignment whenever is given. They are expected to attend 70% of classes
before they will be allowed to sit for the examination.
Methods of Grading
S/N
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2
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Style of Grading
Attendance, class work and assignment
Test(s)
Examination
Total
Score (%)
10
20
70
100
Course Delivery Strategies
Face to face lectures will be the major method of course delivery while class discussion,
group work, field visits and online interaction will be complimentary. Lecture note will be
made available online.
LECTURE CONTENT
WEEK 1:
Working temperature.
Objective: The students will be taught the procedure for turning on and off of the torch
and the various types of working temperatures.
Study Questions
1. What is torch?
2. Write out the procedures involved in turning on and off of the torch in the
laboratory.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEK 2:
Basic tool.
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Objective: At the end of this week, they would have known the various tools used in
glassblowing laboratory and their uses.
Study Questions
1. Mention 10 basic tools used in glass blowing and indicate their uses.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEK 3:
Gas supplies, safety measures,
Objective: this week, they will be taught the types of gasses used and the safety measures to
be applied while working in the glassblowing laboratory.
Study Questions
1. Write 10 safety measures in a glass blowing workshop.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. (1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley (1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEKS 4 & 5:
Rotation and Cutting of glass techniques.
Objective: at the end of these lectures, the students are expected to have known the methods
of rotating and cutting of glass tubing.
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Study Questions
1. Briefly explain how to handle a glass tubing for effective rotation.
2. Mention the 2 methods of cutting glass.
3. Explain one of the 2 methods mentioned above.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEKS 6 & 7:
Bulb blowing and bending.
Objective: they will be taught how to make bulbs (small, big and flasks) from glass tubing
and how to bend the tubing into 90o and 180 o.
Study Questions
1. From a glass tubing, explain how to make a round bottom flask.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEK 8:
First test and revision:
Objective: this is to assess the students.
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Week 9:
Ring seal and side grinding and polishing.
Objective: they will learn the techniques involve in ringing, grinding and polishing the edges
of a glass wear for easy handling.
Studing Questions:
1. Why do we polish a glass?
2. Explain ringing and grinding of glass tubing.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEKS 10 & 11:
Properties and types of glass.
Objectives: they will be taught the types of glasses and their chemical constituents with their
percentages.
Study Questions:
1. Mention the 2 major classifications of glass.
2. Give one example each of the 2 classes.
3. Write the chemical constituents of the examples mentioned above with their
corresponding percentages.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
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WEEKS 12 & 13:
Identification methods
Objective: the students will know both the physical and chemical methods of identifying
glasses.
Study Questions:
1. Mention and explain five (5) methods of identifying glass physically.
2. Write short note on phenolphthalein test, viscosity test and density test.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEK 14:
Manufacturer symbols and annealing,
Objective: they will learn how to annealing a glass by using oven and flame, and its
importance. Also, they will be taught the various manufacturers symbols.
Study Questions
1. Define annealing.
2. Draw 5 manufacturer symbols.
Reading List:
1. Edward Carberry (1979), An Introduction to Artistic and Scientific Flameworking,
MGLS Publishing, Marshall, MN.
2. Fyson, Nance Lui. ( 1997) Decorative Glass of the 19th and Early 20th Centuries: A
Source Book. David & Charles.
3. Giberson, Dudley ( 1998) A Glassblowerʹs Companion: A Compilation of Studio
Equipment Designs, Essays, & Glassblowing Ideas. Joppa Glassworks Inc,.
4. Raymond Jimenez (2007) Scientific Glassblowing: A Black Art p 1-13.
5. Schmid, Edward T. (2005) Beginning Glassblowing. Glass Mountain Press.
WEEK 15:
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Second test
Objective: to assess their level of understanding and it will equally serve as part of
continuous assessment.
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