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Glassblowing: Overview

Find books, videos, and other resources about glassblowing. For more information or specific questions, please search our library catalog or contact our Ask a Librarian service.

History and Process of Glassblowing

Learn about the history and development of glassblowing from experts at CMOG in this brief video overview.

Attention CMoG Studio Students!

Have questions? Schedule a consultation with a Llbrarian at the Rakow Library to get help researching a specific topic or using Library resources. You can also submit a specific question to Ask a Glass Question.

Can't find a book or article at your local library? Use Interlibrary Loan to request materials from our collection and access thousands of digitized items through the Library catalog.

Contribute to the Artist Files

Do you work with glass? Are you a glass blower, lamp worker, beader, artist, crafter, or maker?

Consider contributing to our artist files! Learn more on the library's Guide to Artist Files

A folder with your name on it will be added to the Rakow Research Library's artist files and available for use by researchers, other artists, and any interested member of the public. 

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