The art of foot-shaped glass making in Iran: a fusion of art and craft
Foot-shaped glass-making is one of the attractive and popular branches of glass-making art, which has a long history in Iran. In this method, the artist creates beautiful and diverse works by using different molds and blowing into a tube containing molten glass. This art is a combination of skill, creativity and technical knowledge and allows the artist to implement complex and delicate designs on glass.
The steps of making molded foot glass
- Preparation of molten glass: First, the glass is melted in a furnace at a very high temperature until it becomes a paste.
- Removing the glass: by using the blowpipe, they remove some of the molten glass and give it its original shape.
- Placing in the mold: the molten glass is placed in the desired mold.
- Blowing: the artist pushes the glass into the mold by blowing into the blow pipe to take the shape of the mold.
- Cooling: After forming, the glass is cooled slowly so that it does not crack.
- Decoration (optional): After cooling, decorations can be added to the glass using various techniques such as cutting, engraving or painting.
Features of molded foot glass - Variety of design: due to the use of different molds, all kinds of containers and decorative objects can be produced with this method.
- Precision and elegance: by using a mold, you can achieve more precision and elegance than other methods of glass making.
- Mass production: Using standard molds, it is possible to mass produce glass products.
Applications of molded foot glass - Decorative containers: such as vases, cups, candlesticks and small statues
- Practical dishes: such as glasses, plates and hookahs
- Decorative objects: such as wall hangings and candlesticks
The importance of preserving the art of molded foot glass in Iran - Preservation of cultural heritage: this art is a part of Iran’s cultural identity.
- Creation of employment: foot glass can create job opportunities for artists.
- Development of tourism industry: Footi glass products can be offered to tourists as souvenirs and valuable gifts.