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The Glass Blower

Tom Philabaum of Philabaum Glass Gallery and Studio is an artist and beloved Tucson icon.
by Vanessa Barchfield

Tom Philabaum of Philabaum Glass Gallery and Studio is an artist and beloved Tucson icon. Since the '70's, he's spent his life in front of a 2100ºF glory hole, spinning molten glass on the end of an eight-foot-long blowpipe. After two back surgeries, two knee sugeries, and foot and shoulder surgery, he is nearing the end of a virtuoso and prolific journey in glass.

Producer: Vanessa Barchfield
Editor: Steve Bayless
Video:Steve Riggs

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