TRADITIONAL
GLASSBLOWING
Originating over 2,000 years ago with the skilled
artisans of Syria, traditional glassblowing remains
one of the most versatile techniques for crafting
exquisite glass objects in endless shapes and colours.
During production of BROKIS handblown glass
lighting, each piece passes through the hands
of more than 30 highly skilled workers.
The process begins with the precise preparation
of raw materials, combined into a fine powdered
mixture known as a batch. Based on silica sand
with admixtures of soda ash limestone and other
ingredients, the exact formula is a closely guarded
secret and varies depending on the type of glass
and the desired colours and properties.
The batch is melted in a furnace at approximately
1,400 °C for several hours. Once it reaches
the molten state, the temperature is lowered
to 1,200 °C to make the glass workable.
The glassmaker begins by collecting a portion
of the molten glass – a glowing, malleable mass called
a gather – onto the end of a blowpipe.
AT THE HEART OF EVERY BROKIS
LIGHTING DESIGN
