British Society of Scientific Glassblowers

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The British Society of Scientific Glassblowers (BSSG) is a British society founded in 1960. The Society’s primary aim is to uphold and further the status of those working in the scientific glass profession.

Scientific glass working involves the manipulation of glass tubing and rod in an open flame to produce apparatus used for a host of subjects, including; chemical research, electronics, laboratory equipment, process plant ware, physical and biological experiments, industrial and medical studies to name built a few. Manufacturing techniques are focused on hand skills but can be supplemented with machinery such as lathes. In addition to the hot working of glass, cold working is used as a complementary skill and this deals with cutting, drilling, engraving and various methods of surface treatment.

The BSSG host lecture and workshop meetings, visits to companies and organisations relevant to the scientific glass industry and to provide support to members in answering queries ranging from technical to resource issues.

In addition the BSSG provide examiners on request for those who have followed one or more of the seven BSSG training syllabi and who wish to achieve a valued and recognised standard in scientific glassblowing.

An annual symposium is the highlight of the BSSG calendar and provides delegates with a unique opportunity to experience new developments in scientific glass production techniques, sample company products and receive technical papers.

External links

* [http://www.bssg.co.uk www.bssg.co.uk Official website]