One part of the glassblowing process we've come to appreciate more and more is the unexpected. When you make something, especially handmade glass, some small things (or big things) don't go as planned. There can be small bubbles in the glass, ripples in the surface, or differences in thickness. Of course, accidents can be bad, but small irregularities can also be the difference between stale and charming: beauty in the imperfect or Wabi-Sabi. 

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