Mold-blown glass is made by blowing hot glass into a mold made of clay, wood, or metal. The glass is forced against the inner surfaces of the mold and assumes its shape, together with any decoration that it bears. Watch a demonstration of this ancient method in this video, narrated by Karol Wight, Curator of Antiquities and featuring footage courtesy of Mark Taylor and David Hill-the Roman Glassmakers. Love art? Follow us on Google+ to stay in touch: http://bit.ly/gettygoogleplus
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Museum, G. (2016, February 19). Glassmaking Technique: Roman Mold-Blown Glass. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/756/glassmaking-technique-roman-mold-blown-glass/
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Museum, Getty. "Glassmaking Technique: Roman Mold-Blown Glass." World History Encyclopedia, February 19, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/video/756/glassmaking-technique-roman-mold-blown-glass/.
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Museum, Getty. "Glassmaking Technique: Roman Mold-Blown Glass." World History Encyclopedia, 19 Feb 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/video/756/glassmaking-technique-roman-mold-blown-glass/.
