WONDER GLASS BLOWERS

Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20512, 31 May 1938, Page 13

WONDER GLASS BLOWERS

A feature of the Waikato Winter Show, commencing nex; Wednesday, will be the glass blowing exhibition to be given by the Wonder Glass Blowers. Taking the moulten glass from the specially constructed furnace they will make ornamental vases, magnifying glasses, graceful swans, birds of paradise with flowing tails, old Dutch smoking pipes, and a host of other articles.

A few quick movements with the fingers, and a sailing ship in full sail is the result. These are a few of the articles that appear in a few moments under the delicate touch and sureness of breath of these talented artists, and the articles produced are wonderfully fine, both in workmanship and finish. ! They will demonstrate how fine glass can be blown, spin glass to the thinness of a spider’s web, and show what can be done with brittle glass—while it is molten hot. The articles are made in full view of the audience, and as each article is made the manufacture is fully explained.

j The glass dress is a wonderful piece of work. It is made entirely of glass, and can be handled and worn like any ordinary dress. The model of the Sydney Harbour. Bridge, six fe'et in length, and made entirely of glass, is a unique piece of work.