Glassblowing

In the late 1960’s, I completed a traditional Apprenticeship in scientific glassblowing. After many years working in both University and Industrial sectors, I founded GrahamReedGlass© and Sci-Glass Consultancy…

You think it – I will make it!”

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My Services

I share my extensive experience and knowledge across a comprehensive spread of Glass as a material, Glass as applied to science, Glass as the most versatile and beautiful medium for creating artistic products. As you explore each page throughout the website, you will discover the delight that Glass brings to our lives! Contact me here for any information.

Scientific Glassware

I have almost fifty years of experience in the design and manufacture of laboratory glassware…

Art Glass

“You think it – I will make it!” accurately describes my offer to you. I focus on creating new and attractive decorative glass designs…

Glass Safety & Training

Too many accidents & glass breakages occur because of inadequate training in the home or workplace…

Graham Reed  BA. FBSSG. MBSSG

In the late 1960’s, I completed a traditional Apprenticeship in scientific glassblowing. After many years working in both University and Industrial sectors, I founded GrahamReedGlass© and Sci-Glass Consultancy…

About Me

In the late 1960’s, I completed a traditional Apprenticeship in scientific glassblowing. After many years working in both University and Industrial sectors, I founded GrahamReedGlass© and Sci-Glass Consultancy to promote my experience, knowledge and skills to serve potential clients.

“You think it – I will make it!” accurately describes my offer to you. I focus on creating new and attractive decorative glass designs using all that experience and skill as a ‘lamp-worker’. I also continue to make and repair scientific laboratory apparatus.

I offer a practical demonstration lasting about 45minutes to Clubs and Family groups. I will describe the many aspects of glass and its uses in your life. These demonstrations give you the chance to ‘have-a-go! I also offer structured lessons for beginners and improvers.

I used my experience and skills to contribute as a member of Glass Training Association and Chair of the British Society of Scientific Glassblowers and its Examination Board. I am a Fellow and Master Glassblower of the BSSG.

Scientific Glassware

I have almost fifty years of experience in the design and manufacture of laboratory glassware.
I can help you if you:
Work with scientific apparatus, especially glassware.
Need to setup glassblowing facilities & training of apprentices & staff.

My clients extend across the widest spectrum:
Agriculture / academia / analysis / chemical manufacture / drink & food / general manufacture / pharma / research and science.

I have trained school-leavers and Adults to become fully skilled glassblowers.
I have designed and setup complete glassblowing workshops.
I have advised Recruiters to assist in their own recruitment.
I have and will audit the operational procedures including Safety management for commercial businesses. Contact me here for further information.

Art Glass

“You think it – I will make it!” accurately describes my offer to you. I focus on creating new and attractive decorative glass designs. The photo-gallery shows just a few of the many creations that I have made as gifts and treasured possessions. Be it for a birth, an anniversary, a retiral gift, a wedding or just something special to grace your home. Please contact me for more info

Glass and Safety Training

Too many accidents & glass breakages occur because of inadequate training in the home or workplace.

I employ and share my 54 years of experience in making, modifying and repairing all glassware used in academic, industrial, laboratory, manufacturing, pharmaceutical and process-glass apparatus sectors to provide you and your colleagues with a fully structured SAFETY & HANDLING COURSE.

The Course is designed to give a general introduction and guidance lecture to 24 people. I then work with groups of 4-6 staff in their workplace, examining working procedures and operating practice.

I use the understanding gained at this stage to identify and suggest modified ways of working to reduce the costly and dangerous handling habits that will have such a detrimental effect on your business. Depending upon the numbers of people and the range of working environments, the full Course can be completed within two days.

I have a superb record in setting up glass workshops and training beginners and intermediate skills up to the top of their trade. I am willing to travel Worldwide for short to medium-term contracts.

Please read my business & training CV’s that will assist you to progress your operation and to establish a contract between us: CV-GRR190124 and CV-GRR-OSeasTraining1902

Please contact me for more info.

Properties of Borosilicate Glass

Chemical Composition
Physical Properties
SiO2 = 80.6% Coefficient of expansion (20°C–300°C) 3.3 x 10-6 K-1
B2O3 = 13.0% Density 2.23g/cm3
Na2O = 4.0% Refractive index (Sodium D line) 1.474
Al2O3 = 2.3% Dielectric constant (1MHz, 20°C) 4.6
Optical Information Specific heat (20°C) 750J/kg°C
Refractive index (Sodium D line) = 1.474 Thermal conductivity (20°C) 1.14W/m°C
Visible light transmission, 2mm thick glass = 92% Poisson’s Ratio (25°C – 400°C) 0.2
Visible light transmission, 5mm thick glass = 91% Young’s Modulus (25°C) 6400 kg/mm2

 

“Thank you so much on repairing the antique glass vase which had got broken in our move. When I saw the break in the glass I thought it was beyond repair and was quite upset as it was very important to my mother in law, as it had sat in her mother’s hall and survived the bombing during the war! However meeting you at the apple festival was serendipity, and we were very pleased you were able to repair the vase which now looks like new. We also loved the glass acorns we bought.”

Jenny and David

Graham is a superbly skilled and experienced scientific lamp worker who turns ideas into beautiful apparatus.  He is also highly capable of resurrecting much loved broken glassware, with amazing turnaround time. 

Leksing Ltd.

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