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The art of glass-blowing : or Plain instructions for making the chemical and philosophical instruments which are formed of glass
by T.-P. Danger
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12 totalTHE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING, OR PLAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THE CHEMICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENTS WHICH ARE FORMED OF GLASS; SUCH AS BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, HYDROMETERS, Hour-Glasses, Funnels, Syphons, TUBE VESSELS FOR CHEMICAL EXPERIMENTS, TOYS FOR RECREATIVE PHILOSOPHY, &c. BY A FRENCH ARTIST. ILLUSTRATED BY ENGRAVINGS. LONDON: PUBLISHED BY BUMPUS AND GRIFFIN, 3, SKINNER-STREET; AND RICHARD GRIFFIN AND CO. GLASGOW: SOLD ALSO BY STILLIES, BROTHERS, EDINBURGH. 1831.
THE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY.
JUST PUBLISHED, PRICE HALF-A-CROWN, VOL. I. of the POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, Neatly printed in 18mo. and bound in Cloth, containing THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING, Or Plain Instructions for Making the CHEMICAL & PHILOSOPHICAL INSTRUMENTS WHICH ARE FORMED OF GLASS; Such as BAROMETERS, THERMOMETERS, HYDROMETERS, Hour-Glasses, Funnels, Syphons, TUBE-VESSELS FOR CHEMICAL EXPERIMENTS, TOYS FOR RECREATIVE PHILOSOPHY, &c. BY A FRENCH ARTIST. ILLUSTRATED BY UPWARDS OF ONE HUNDRED FIGURES, Elegantly engraved on Copper plates.
THE FOLLOWING WORKS, INTENDED TO FORM PART OF THE POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY, Are nearly ready for Publication. THE DOMESTIC CHEMIST; Comprising Instructions for THE DETECTION OF ADULTERATIONS In numerous Articles employed in DOMESTIC ECONOMY & THE ARTS. To which is prefixed, THE ART OF DETECTING POISONS IN FOOD AND ORGANIC MIXTURES.
THE PERFUMER’S ORACLE.
TRANSLATOR’S PREFACE.
AUTHOR’S PREFACE.
THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. I.—Instruments employed in Glass-Blowing.
THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. II.—Preliminary Notions of the Art.
THE ART OF GLASS-BLOWING. III.—Fundamental Operations in Glass-Blowing.
Description
A concise, hands‑on manual from the early nineteenth century, this work walks readers through the fundamentals of shaping glass with a blowpipe. It begins with the tools and materials a beginner needs, then shows how to fashion practical devices such as barometers, thermometers, hydrometers and simple siphons. The language is straightforward, aiming to make the craft feel affordable and within reach of anyone with a modest workshop.
Illustrated with a hundred engraved copper plates, each step is accompanied by clear visual guidance. The author offers detailed recipes for constructing both scientific apparatus and whimsical items—hour‑glasses, funnels, and even decorative toys for “recreational philosophy.” Practical tips on heating, shaping, and annealing keep the process safe and efficient, while occasional notes on cost‑saving techniques reflect the book’s purpose as a useful, economical guide.
For listeners curious about the history of experimental science, the book also serves as a window into the everyday tools that powered early laboratories. It captures the blend of artistry and precision that makes glass‑blowing a timeless skill, inviting modern hobbyists to rediscover a craft that once illuminated classrooms and curiosity cabinets alike.
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The art of glass-blowing : or Plain instructions for making the chemical and philosophical instruments which are formed of glass Plain Instruction for the Making of Chemical and Philosophical Instruments Which are Formed of Glass
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en
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~2 hours (165K characters)
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Project Gutenberg
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Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2017-08-04
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Public domain in the USA.
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T.-P. Danger
A practical French glassworker from early-19th-century Paris, remembered for a clear, hands-on guide to making scientific instruments from glass. His surviving work opens a window onto the craft skills behind barometers, thermometers, and other tools of experimental science.
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