Glass-blower jobs in Finland
Glass-blowers design, produce and decorate glass artefacts such as stained glass windows, mirrors and architectural glass. Some glass-blowers specialise in restoring, renovating and repairing original pieces. They may also work as scientific glass-blowers, designing and repairing laboratory glass.
Glass-blower – how much is the pay in Finland?
What the trade paid in 2024
| Median | 16.48 €/h |
|---|---|
| Bottom tenth | 12.69 €/h |
| Top tenth | 21.10 €/h |
| Employees | 143 |
Glass-blower - Which skills are essential?
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Tend kilns which are used to affix paint on glass. They may tend gas or electric kilns.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mould, or otherwise manipulate materials in an attempt to create a selected artwork - be the technical processes not mastered by the artist or used as a specialist.
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
Create sketches and designs for stained glass objects, e.g. windows.
Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - even thought the result might vary from it. Artistic materials such as paint, ink, water colours, charcoal, oil, or computer software can be used as much as garbage, living products (fruits, etc) and any kind of material depending on the creative project.
Use glass cutting tools or diamond blades to cut pieces out of glass plates, including mirrors.
Manipulate the properties, shape and size of glass.
Monitor artistic events, trends, and other developments. Read recent art publications in order to develop ideas and to keep in touch with relevant art world activities.
Study a variety of artistic techniques and learn how to apply them in concrete artistic projects.
Maintain the specified thickness of glass by adjusting the speed of rolls on the kiln.
Observe the characteristics of the glass already set into the kiln so that cracking, warping or blistering is avoided.
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
Study styles, techniques, colours, textures, and materials used in works of art.
Glass-blower - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Inspect the drawn sheets of glass in order to detect any flows such as blisters or stones, signalling the defective glass sheets.
Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts to build, install and move pieces of art.
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
The characteristics, compounds and application of different glaze type such as raw or frit glazes.
Submit preliminary artwork or art project plans to clients for approval, leaving room for additional suggestions and changes.
Form a bed for glass on the metal trays by spreading plasters of paris using rollers or pallete knifes.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Position the glass on the specific kiln trays using the tongs.
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.
Coatings used to protect glass from damage, to influence its behaviour when damaged, to keep harmful UV rays out, and others. Their usage cases, advantages and disadvantages and price points.