A hollow glass tube is chosen based on the size and dimensions of the ornament to be created. The glassblower manually rolls the tube with his fingers over the hot flame until it is pliant. One end of the tube is sealed in the flame and once the glass is ready, the glassblower will place it into the mould. The mould is clamped down around the glass while the blower breathes steadily into the glass tube to press the glass into all crevices of the mould. Experience and instinct are necessary from the glassblower for this first production step. The glass ornament is then placed on sand to cool. After the ornament is blown it is given one full day to rest before it is sent to be silvered.