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


Higher Level