Sentences

pontil in a sentence

n.

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Definition

Pontil: A rod used by glassblowers to hold and shape molten glass during the glassblowing process.

Sample Sentences

  1. The glassblower skillfully used a pontil to shape the delicate vase.
  2. After the piece was finished, he removed it from the kiln using a heated pontil.
  3. The pontil left a small mark on the base of the glass sculpture, a trademark of the artist's technique.
  4. She admired the intricate patterns formed by the molten glass as it flowed from the pontil.
  5. In traditional glassmaking, the pontil is essential for creating pieces that require precision and balance.