freeblown

English

Alternative forms

• free-blown

Etymology

free +‎ blown

Adjective

freeblown (not comparable)

1. (glassblowing) Shaped without a mold.
   • 1974, Fusion - Volumes 21-22:

     His aim is to encourage the use of "freeblown glass" in contemporary craft work.

   • 1990, Louise M. DeCesare, Archeological collections management at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, New York, page 65:

     Freeblown vessels are made without the assistance of molds, and are often somewhat irregular in shape and exhibit a glossy surface.

   • 2001, Victoria Pybus, Hand Made in Britain - The Visitors Guide, →ISBN, page 43:

     Today, our team of skilled glassmakers use the same authentic tools and techniques to produce the distinctive and highly original freeblown lead crystal glass.