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The glass art market is thriving, valued at $3.5 billion, with demand rising for bespoke home décor and studio glass. However, energy costs (furnaces consume significant electricity) and material inflation (soda-lime glass prices up 20%) challenge small studios. Eco-conscious trends push artists toward recycled glass and solar-powered kilns. Social media boosts sales—Instagram Reels showcasing live glassblowing attract 50% more commissions. Galleries now favor functional art (vases, lighting), while public art installations drive high-profile contracts. Still, apprenticeship declines threaten traditional techniques, prompting workshops to digitize training.
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