Experimental Glass Blowing for Boys
By Carleton John Lynde
Length1h 22m
About this audiobook
Experimental Glass Blowing for Boys, written by Carleton John Lynde, is a fascinating instructional book that delves into the art and science of glassblowing. Aimed primarily at young readers, the book serves as both a practical guide and an inspirational text, encouraging curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. The core themes of the book—experimentation, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of knowledge—are highly relevant in today's context.
In an era where STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is increasingly emphasized, Lynde's book provides a timeless resource that aligns well with current educational trends. The resurgence of interest in DIY projects, maker culture, and artisanal crafts makes this book particularly pertinent. It underscores the importance of learning through doing, an approach that modern educational philosophies like Montessori and experiential learning advocate.
The book's themes also resonate with contemporary societal issues such as sustainability and the value of manual skills. In a world dominated by digital technology, there is a growing movement that seeks to reconnect with tangible, hands-on activities. Glassblowing, as described by Lynde, not only teaches scientific principles but also fosters a deeper appreciation for art and craftsmanship. This dual focus on science and art can inspire today's youth to explore interdisciplinary fields and think creatively about problem-solving.
Moreover, the book promotes gender inclusivity by challenging the notion that certain skills or hobbies are gender-specific. While it was originally targeted at boys, its content is equally valuable for girls, aligning with current efforts to encourage more female participation in STEM fields.
Overall,
Experimental Glass Blowing for Boys remains a relevant and inspirational text. It offers a bridge between historical craftsmanship and modern educational practices, highlighting the enduring significance of hands-on learning, creativity, and the pursuit of scientific knowledge.
Audiobook details
GenreChildren's Literature
Length1 hr 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 19, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Experimental Glass Blowing FOR BOYS
48Experiment 38. Still more magic.
2Experiment 1. Fun bending glass.: THE LAMP
49Experiment 39. To start a siphon.
3Experiment 2. To cut glass tubing.
50Experiment 40. To siphon sand or mud.
4Experiment 3. To make the edges smooth.
51Experiment 41. To make a squirt bottle.
5Experiment 4. Practice with the blowpipe.
52Experiment 42. To make a trick squirt bottle.
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6Experiment 5. To close the end of a small tube.: The “why” of it
53Experiment 43. Fun with a trick squirt bottle.
7Experiment 6. Fun blowing glass bubbles.: BUBBLE COLORS
54Experiment 44. To make an engineer’s level.
8Experiment 7. To make water balloons.
55Experiment 45. To use the engineer’s level.
9Experiment 8. Magic.
56Experiment 46. To make a spirit level.
10Experiment 9. Balloon races.: The “why” of it
57Experiment 47. To make a fountain-pen filler.
11Experiment 10. Fun with thin tubes.
58Experiment 48. To make a syringe.
12Experiment 11. Magic.
59Experiment 49. To make another syringe.
13WHAT IS GLASS?
60Experiment 50. To make a third syringe.
14HOW ARE THINGS MADE OF GLASS?
61Experiment 51. To make a diablo whistle.
15WINDOW GLASS
62Experiment 52. Fun with the diablo whistle.
16GLASS TUBES
63Experiment 53. To join two tubes end to end.
17MOLDED GLASS
64Experiment 54. To join tubes of different sizes.
18PRESSED GLASS
65Experiment 55. To make a large hole.
19PLATE GLASS
66Experiment 56. To make a tee.
20OPTICAL GLASS
67Experiment 57. A three-armed siphon.
21QUARTZ GLASS
68Experiment 58. To make a repeating air gun.
22Experiment 12. To make an acrobatic pollywog.
69Experiment 59. To make a four-way junction.
23Experiment 13. Magic.
70Experiment 60. A four-arm siphon.
24Experiment 14. A dancing pollywog.
71Experiment 61. To make a Y.
25Experiment 15. To make glass spider-web.
72Experiment 62. Balancing columns.
26Experiment 16. The ancient spider trick.
73Experiment 63. Unequal columns.
27Experiment 17. To make working handles.
74Experiment 64. To fuse wire into glass.
28Experiment 18. To close a large tube.
75Experiment 65. To cut window glass.
29Experiment 19. To make a submarine.
76Experiment 66. To bore a hole in glass.
30Experiment 20. Magic.
77Experiment 67. To cut a bottle in two.
31Experiment 21. Fun with the submarine.
78Experiment 68. To grind glass.
32Experiment 22. A submarine battle.
79Experiment 69. To cement glass.
33Experiment 23. To flare the end of a tube.
80MAGICAL EXPERIMENTS
34Experiment 24. To make an air gun.
81MAGIC WITH FLAMES
35Experiment 25. A shooting match.
82Experiment 70. Magic lighting.: The “why” of it
36Experiment 26. Height and distance contest.
83Experiment 71. Air used by flames.: The “why” of it
37Experiment 27. To make a pea shooter.
84Experiment 72. Water produced by fire.
38Experiment 28. A pea-shooting match.
85The “why” of it
39Experiment 29. To make a good bend.
86MAGIC WITH AIR
40Experiment 30. To make a drinking tube.
87Experiment 73. Atmospheric pressure.: The “why” of it
41Experiment 31. To make a siphon.
88Experiment 74. Great pressure of air.
42Experiment 32. Magic.
89Experiment 75. A fountain.
43Experiment 33. A long-armed siphon.
90Experiment 76. Magic tumbler.
44Experiment 34. To make a nozzle.
91Experiment 77. Magic lift.
45Experiment 35. To make a fountain.
92Experiment 78. A magic pendulum.
46Experiment 36. Magic.
93Experiment 79. A poultry fountain.
47Experiment 37. More magic.
94Experiment 80. A drinking fountain.
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