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How glass blowing fuses art, science and history

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
A red hot piece of metly glass is shaped by a larger object.
In this picture taken on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016, a worker shapes a piece of glass for installation designed for Lasvit glass maker at a factory in Lindava, Czech Republic. Lasvit founders’ goal was to combine the traditional glass blowing techniques that date to the 12th century in the Czech lands known as Bohemia with the latest technology and work of top contemporary designers, both domestic and international. Petr David Josek/AP Photo

To glass blow is to fuse the worlds of art and science. We learn about the history of glass blowing and take a closer look at the glass scene in Madison. Plus, we hear about a day in the life of a scientific glass blower.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Helen Lee Guest
  • Neal Korfhage Guest

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