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Gallery: Glassblower Sally Prasch works at Syracuse University for 10 years

By Logan Reidsma
There are currently six students who study glassblowing under Prasch. Most are chemistry students who want to learn more about glass. Up to three students can work with Prasch in the glass shop at a time.
There are currently six students who study glassblowing under Prasch. Most are chemistry students who want to learn more about glass. Up to three students can work with Prasch in the glass shop at a time. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Prasch uses a flame torch and pre-made glass tubing to create her projects. She also has a studio at her home in Montague, Massachusetts where she makes artistic glass projects.
Prasch uses a flame torch and pre-made glass tubing to create her projects. She also has a studio at her home in Montague, Massachusetts where she makes artistic glass projects. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Glassblower Sally Prasch has worked at Syracuse University for 10 years as its glass shop director and facility manager. Prasch, who is 56 years old, has been glassblowing since she was 13.
Glassblower Sally Prasch has worked at Syracuse University for 10 years as its glass shop director and facility manager. Prasch, who is 56 years old, has been glassblowing since she was 13. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Prasch works in a shop filled with plants, glass projects, metal machines and a fish tank. Her shop is tucked underground in the Life Sciences Complex.
Prasch works in a shop filled with plants, glass projects, metal machines and a fish tank. Her shop is tucked underground in the Life Sciences Complex. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Prasch's position at SU saves the school and its students time and money that would make some of their research impractical if they had to get their glass customized and repaired elsewhere.
Prasch's position at SU saves the school and its students time and money that would make some of their research impractical if they had to get their glass customized and repaired elsewhere. Logan Reidsma | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on April 6, 2015 at 11:27 pm

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