Description
Tend kilns which are used to affix paint on glass. They may tend gas or electric kilns.
Alternative labels
operate kiln for glass painting
operating kiln for glass painting
tending kiln for glass painting
glass painting kiln operating
glass painting kiln tending
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Tend kiln for glass painting is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Glass-blower: Glass-blowers design, produce and decorate glass artefacts such as stained glass windows, mirrors and architectural glass. Some glass-blowers specialise in restoring, renovating and repairing original pieces. They may also work as scientific glass-blowers, designing and repairing laboratory glass.
Optional skill
Tend kiln for glass painting is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Glass painter: Glass painters design and create visual art on glass or crystal surfaces and objects such as windows, stemware and bottles. They use a variety of techniques to produce decorative illustrations ranging from stenciling to free-hand drawing.
Glass forming machine operator: Glass forming machine operators operate and maintain machines that press or blow molten glass in moulds to form or shape products, such as neons, bottles, jars and drinking glasses. They set up and adjust machines, and weigh, measure and check production samples to check conformity to the set specifications.
References
- Tend kiln for glass painting – ESCO
