Glassblowing is an ancient art form that has captivated artists for centuries. From delicate ornaments to intricate sculptures, the possibilities with glass are endless. However, one crucial element often overlooked in glassblowing is the necessity for a reliable oxygen supply. In this blog post, we’ll explore the importance of generating your own oxygen for glassblowing and how it can elevate your craft to new heights.
Why Oxygen is Crucial for Glassblowing:
Oxygen plays a vital role in the glassblowing process. It fuels the flame that heats the glass to its molten state, allowing artists to shape and manipulate it with precision. Without an adequate oxygen supply, work sessions are interrupted while supply issues are dealt with. This can result in frustration for the artist as the creative flow is interrupted.
Benefits of Generating Your Own Oxygen:
While there are various ways to obtain oxygen for glassblowing, such as purchasing liquid or compressed oxygen tanks and relying on an external supplier, generating your own oxygen with High Volume Oxygen Systems offer several advantages:
1. Cost-effectiveness: Investing in an oxygen generator may require an initial upfront cost, but it can save an enormous amount of money in the long run compared to purchasing oxygen tanks repeatedly. The return on investment is far better than the interest rates you can get on your money in standard investments or a bank account. No more rental or delivery fees, or hazmat charges that leave you feeling empty with nothing to show for your investment.
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2. Independence: By generating your own oxygen, you’re not reliant on external suppliers or subject to their pricing and availability. This independence ensures uninterrupted crafting sessions and greater flexibility with your time.
3. Sustainability: High Volume Oxygen Systems produce oxygen on-demand, eliminating the need for transportation and storage of compressed gas cylinders. This reduces carbon emissions associated with transportation of heavy cylinders and promotes eco-friendliness. High Volume Oxygen Systems can be run on solar power and generators off grid, as well.
4. Convenience: High Volume Oxygen Systems come in all sizes, making them suitable for various studio setups. They require minimal maintenance and can be easily integrated into your existing glassblowing studio. They are modular and expandable to grow with you. As your oxygen needs increase, simply add on to your initial investment to generate more oxygen by adding oxygen concentrators to increase your flow, oxygen clean storage tanks to increase your volume, or a drone compressor to increase your compression capacity.
5. Safe and simple to run and maintain: A plug and play glassblowing oxygen supply like the High Volume Oxygen System is simple to install, while meeting building requirements for a safe oxygen supply. The relatively low pressure of an on-demand oxygen generator for glassblowing like the HVO System is far safer than compressed and liquid tanks and doesn’t require a separate blast room in commercial locations. High Volume Oxygen uses oxygen rated parts and offers you the convenience of DIY oxygen production with the peace of mind that everything will run optimally with limited maintenance, a warranty for parts and labor and liability insurance.
Generating your own oxygen for glassblowing is a game-changer for artisans seeking reliability, consistency, and sustainability in their craft. By investing in a High Volume Oxygen System, you not only elevate the quality of your work but also gain independence and control over your creative process. Embrace the power of self-sufficiency and watch your glassblowing endeavors flourish like never before.
