So you want to be a… Glass Blower

So you want to be a… Glass Blower

July 20, 2026 · 4 min · Season 2 · Episode 29

About this episode

Max and Calvin explore the art and science of glassblowing, discovering its creative and technical aspects.

In this episode of So You Want to Be a… , Max and Calvin step into the fiery world of glassblowing! They discover how artists transform glowing molten glass into beautiful works of art, learn why glass isn’t quite like other solids, and uncover amazing facts about colorful glass, nearly unbreakable glass drops, and even how glass helps carry the internet around the world. Along the way, they find out that being a glassblower is the perfect mix of art, science, and creativity—and that shaping molten glass takes incredible skill and patience

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