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Glass Blowers

Glass blowers create artistic or functional objects from glass.

Glass blowers blow air into large tubes with melted glass to create artistic shapes. Examples of items they make are bowls, pitchers, glasses, and vases.

Glass Blowers are in the Arts, A/V Technology, and Communications career cluster and the Visual Arts pathway.

Quick Facts

Wages:

 Below the statewide median

$15.06 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

 Percent Growth   12.8%

Average    Read more about outlook

Education & Training:

 Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) is common.

On the Job:

 Work Activities
  • Determine type and amount of glass necessary to make products.
  • Heat glass to liquid stage.
  • Set up and adjust machines and ovens according to the type of glass.
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Job Title Examples:

 Chiseler,  Glass Bender,  Glassware Finisher 
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Source: Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, and CareerOneStop.