Hobbyglass.com Introduces Two New Bronze Optic Molds

Online, June 11, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Scott Hegan, the owner of Hobbyglass.com, is pleased to announce the introduction two new optic molds for glassblowers. Both are in the 6 inch series: the twelve rib round bottom model and the twenty rib flat bottom. This cast bronze premium product is available from the Hobbyglass studio and Olympic Color Rods, in Seattle, WA.

On the twelve rib model, the advantage of the round bottom design is quicker production. Unlike the flat bottom designs which typically require the gaffer take several steps to jack and shear the bottom, the round bottom mold forms a parison that is ready for inflation immediately after the impression is taken. Recent tests in the studio indicate savings of several minutes per piece.

The twenty rib flat bottom model allows the glassblower to arrange cane in the mold and warm the setup in an oven above annealing temperature. When the bubble is subsequently inserted in the mold, all cane will adhere to the surface perfectly spaced, ready to proceed in whatever manner the gaffer prefers.

Like our other bronze molds, both these artisan tools are produced with superior material, advanced proprietary vacuum casting techniques and cnc finishing.

The optic mold, a fundamental tool in glassblowing, has been made in various forms since at least the middle ages. Optic molds from Hobbyglass.com are a premium product made for glassblowers by a glassblower.

Hobbyglass.com, a division of Hegan Glassworks, Inc., produces tools and supplies for the hot glass artist. The studio is located in Northern California. For more information, log onto www.hobbyglass.com, call the studio at 707-462-5191 or email [email protected]