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Feel the
heat
of the glassworks
Magnor
Glassworks,
Magnor
The glassblowers dress in
shorts and shirts with rolled
up sleeves all year round.
Their craftsmanship demands a good
level of fitness and precise handling of the
blowtube and hot molten glass. Welcome
to the heart of the Mangor Glassworks.
Glass is a mixture of sand, soda and
lime which is heated to 1,400 degrees
Celsius. These basic ingredients and the
glassblowing technique are the same today
as they were a thousand years ago.
The Magnor Glassworks has a total of
50 workers, of which 17 are glassblowers.
– Our visitors are free to wander
round our production facilities, says
Björn Waage, managing director at the
Magnor Glassworks, as he gives a tour and
introduces us to the talented glassblowers.
The history of the glassworks dates
back as far as 1896. Today, Magnor
collaborates with a number of well-known
designers who give this traditional
handicraft their own modern twist.
Those who wish
to can also have a go
at creating their own glass – subject to
time and space. Under the guidance of
one of the glassblowers you get to pick
up a small, glowing lump of molten glass.
With the help of a given shape and a calm
exhalation, you create your own piece
of art, resembling a drinking glass. The
glassworks has a respectable number of
visitors – about 200,000 in a year.
– Magnor is one of two glassworks
here in Norway which are still a decent
size, says Björn Waage. Our philosophy
is to offer high-quality design.
Next to Magnor Glassworks, there are
some charming shops and a café called
”De fire årstider” around Magnor Square.
The café has become a popular meeting
place and serves local food and organises
art exhibitions featuring local artists.
Magnor Glassworks
Our visitors are free
to wander round our
production facilities.
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