Professor Dr. H. Ebert provides a guide to glassblowing in this volume, featuring 75 illustrations printed in the text. Starting with the equipment of the glassblower, such as blow lamps, blowers, and auxiliary tools, he introduces the glass material. He then describes the first level of practice with the simplest hand movements, exercises using one and both hands, and progresses to special exercises and the creation of composite devices. Finally, topics such as etching, graduating, and calibrating are covered. This is a comprehensive, easily understandable guide to glassblowing. It is a reprint of the original edition from 1912.