Definition:

A pontil refers to a small, pointed metal rod used in glassblowing to shape and support glass objects as they are being worked.

Examples:

• The glassblower skillfully used a pontil to create intricate designs in the glass vase.
• After shaping the glass paperweight, the artisan removed the pontil to leave a smooth surface.
• When the molten glass is ready, the glassblower blows through the pontil to create a bubble in the glass.

Related Products:

• Glassblowing Kit
• Pontil Rods
• Glass Paperweight