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This is the home page of Joppa Glassworks, Inc. known for the famous Giberson Ceramic Burner Head (US Patent 3,697,000). We are also the provider of the highest quality kiln elements and accessories. We provide useful glass information, including the well read and respected book, authored by Dudley Giberson, A Glassblower's Companion (now in its third printing). This book and its predecessor, The Joppa Glassworks Catalog of Fact and Knowledge, have helped many a good glassblower to successfully build his/her own hot shop. Please peruse these pages and enjoy. |
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![]() New! Pipe Warmer Burner. A Great Addition to Our Successful Line of Burners. | ||
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An 1.8 meg PDF file Joppa Glassworks Product CatalogFall 2004 (current as of 9/1/05) |
An 836 k PDF file The Joppa Glassworks Element PaperUpdate 2004 (current as of 9/1/05) |
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For those of you interested in ancient glass, you really would enjoy seeing Dudley's research in core vessel technology. Dudley's video captures the essence of this ultimately simple and fascinating art. Dr. Fred Schuler, author and archaeologist said of Dudley's work, "you are 100% correct" in reference to the methods presented in this video. |
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Our New Kiln Controller | |
| Our Construction Papers |
Construction Paper #1 The Studio Bead Annealer |
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| Construction Paper #2 The Gas Forge |
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| A "How To" Project: Build your own Mailbox Kiln Using the Joppa Glassworks, Inc. Mailbox Kiln Kit |
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Last update SEPTEMBER 1, 2005
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