ISCO Occupation Group 7315.1 Glass Blower
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Glass-Blower: Glass-blowers design, produce and decorate glass artefacts such as stained glass windows, mirrors and architectural glass. Some glass-blowers specialise in restoring, renovating and repairing original pieces. They may also work as scientific glass-blowers, designing and repairing laboratory glass.
Essential Skills
- Select Artistic Materials To Create Artworks
- Create Artwork
- Intellectual Property Law
- Labour Legislation
- Maintain Glass Thickness
- Design Objects To Be Crafted
- Cut Glass
- Design Stained Glass
- Observe Glass Under Heat
- Study Artistic Techniques
- Maintain An Artistic Portfolio
- Tend Kiln For Glass Painting
- Monitor Art Scene Developments
- Manipulate Glass
- Study Artworks
Optional Skills
- Submit Preliminary Artwork
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Position Glass On Trays
- Glass Coatings
- Form Bed For Glass
- Collaborate With Technical Experts On Artworks
- Ceramics Glazes
- Confer On Artwork
- Participate In Artistic Mediation Activities
- Inspect Glass Sheet
Alternative Names
- Scientific Glass Maker
- Glass Designer & Maker
- Glass Designer
- Glass Blower
- Glass Designer & Blower
- Glassblower
- Glass Designer And Maker
- Glass Designer And Blower
- Decorative Glass Artist
