Achieving flawless stacking gears in glassblowing is a challenging endeavor, requiring a thorough understanding of material behavior and temperature control. This technique involves carefully assembling multiple, typically smaller, glass components – often called ‘gears’ – onto a primary form. Harmoniously executed, it allows for unique art

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