Tools used for Annealing (Glassblowing)

In glassblowing, annealing is a crucial process to relieve stresses in the glass and increase its durability. Special tools are used to carefully heat the glass object and then slowly cool it down, allowing the internal stresses to dissipate. This helps prevent cracking and breaking of the glass. The tools used in annealing include a furnace or kiln for heating the glass, annealing ovens for controlled cooling, and heat-resistant gloves and tongs for handling the hot glass.

Here is a list of tools used to perform annealing:

Kiln

A kiln is a furnace or an oven designed to create a specific atmosphere in which materials such as clay, glass, and ceramics can be fired, melted, and hardened. Kilns have been used for centuries and...