Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

Local glass artist Mike Hayes of Third Degree Glass Factory is a bona fide glass blowing wizard. This virtuoso, equipped with his blowtorch and purple safety goggles, cranks out works of art without even breaking a sweat. With only the company of his sleepy dog, Kink, Hayes produces all types of lovely glass items – including bowls and vases – which can be purchased in the Glass Factory’s gallery. Photos by Madelaine Azar for Riverfront Times.

Scroll down to view images

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

1 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

2 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

3 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

4 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

5 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

6 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

7 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

8 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

9 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

10 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

11 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

12 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

13 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

14 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

15 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

16 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

17 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

18 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

19 of 20

Glassblowing at Third Degree Glass Factory

20 of 20