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The Making of the 21st Century Orrery — Glass Casting

   Posted by: BJ Tags: art and science, astronomy, cold-working, glass casting, glassblowing, hot glass

This entry is part of a series, The Making of the 21st Century Orrery »

Glass. It's captivating. It's mesmerizing. Attempted by many; mastered by only a few. It can be a harsh teacher. Working with it is exhilarating and humbling. It requires planning and intense concentration, while at the same time also requiring one to being open to the serendipitous. It's unmatched and worth every effort.

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