Work at the Kiln
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Tools and techniques have changed very little at the glass works since 1888, and some of the original equipment is still in use. This image (date unknown) shows three workers handling a change of pots at the mouth of a fiery kiln.
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Kokomo Opalescent Glass
Beautiful glass has an almost inexplicable magical quality whether it’s a bowl, a sculpture, or a window. The way glass seems to capture the sun holds our attention. Making it though is a dangerous, energy-intensive process. Commercial glass…