The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame For the use of chemical and physical students

"The Methods of Glass Blowing and of Working Silica in the Oxy-Gas Flame" by W. A. Shenstone is an early 20th-century manual designed to teach chemistry and physics students the art of glass-blowing. It focuses on the basics needed to work with glass and silica for creating laboratory tools. The book argues that anyone with decent hand skills and commitment can learn glass-blowing. It starts by describing how to set up a workspace and use tools like blow-pipes and bellows, which are key for shaping glass. The author stresses the importance of a structured approach to learning and lays out what the book will cover, including different types of glass, techniques, and how to build complicated equipment for scientific experiments.