Glass Elephant with wings

Frigger: A glassblowing past time, usually a solid sculpted animal
Anneal: The process of cooling glass down slowly to relieve stress.
Benchblow: The process of blowing out a piece by an assistant while the Gaffer sits at the bench.
Diamond Shears: A tool not unlike scissors where the blades come together to make a diamond.
Flash: Exposing a piece to heat for a short period of time.
Floor Model: An undesirable result due to the learning curve.
Gaffer: The person who is in charge of the piece and directs those supporting.
Gather: The act of getting glass out of the furnace with a blow pipe or a solid punty.
Jacks: A tool used to shape and score the glass.
Marver: A large metal table used to shape the glass.
Paddle: A wooden paddle used to shape the glass and protect the gaffer from the heat.
Punty: A metal rod with glass on it used to make a temporary connection.
Thermal Shock: When the glass cools off too fast and results in cracking and breaking.
Tweezers: A tool used to manipulate hot glass and/or apply water.
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