Sculptural Hot Mold Blowing
This course will explore the exceptional technique of hot mold blowing, from model making to the creation of finalized glass objects. In this multi-staged process, we will examine the aspects of plaster-silica mold-making and acknowledge the unique potential of hot mold blowing to create sculptural glass artworks. Blowing glass into heated molds challenges its surface tension, allowing the glass to capture fine details from the mold, resulting in intricate volumes and textures. We will design models that employ diverse fabrication methods, from handwork to 3D printing, and transform them into glass while discussing the connections between concepts, traditions, and techniques.
Noam Dover and Michal Cederbaum’s work is dedicated to hands-on craft, specialising in glass and textiles. As keen open-source technology makers fascinated by craft history, they seek ways to bridge traditional craft and digital fabrication, where the convergence of historical and contemporary practices evolves into new methods and expressions. Their work focuses on crafting tools and processes, addressing the cultural origins of materials and techniques, and reflecting a spirit of dialogue and knowledge sharing.
