Discover the art of laboratory glass-blowing with Bernard D. Bolas' handbook. This comprehensive guide provides practical advice and instructions for creating laboratory apparatus, including thermometers, bulbs, pipettes, and more. Bolas covers the principles of glass working, the choice of tools and equipment, and the techniques for cutting, sealing, joining, and shaping glass. He also discusses the composition and characteristics of glass, annealing, calibration, and marking. With easy-to-follow examples and illustrations, as well as tips for extemporizing apparatus and examining manufactured products, this handbook is an invaluable resource for any novice or expert in the laboratory.