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What Glassmaking does
Glass, bottles, jars, panes.
Full guide: glassmaking.
Glassmaking skill
Glassmaking is a crafting skill in Project Zomboid, new in Build 42. Glass, bottles, jars, panes. Checked for Build 42.21, November 2026.
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How to level it
Furnace glass recipes in batches.
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XP for this level | 75 | 150 | 300 | 750 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 4,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 9,000 |
The table shows the XP each level costs for a normal skill. See skills for multipliers.
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Skill books
| Volume | Levels | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 1 to 2 | Glass: A History |
| Vol 2 | 3 to 4 | From Sand to Glass: A Journey |
| Vol 3 | 5 to 6 | Laboratory Manual of Glassblowing |
| Vol 4 | 7 to 8 | Secrets of the Carlow Crystal Makers |
| Vol 5 | 9 to 10 | Venetian Glass: An Electron Microprobe Analysis |
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Traits and occupations that start with it
| Trait | Change |
|---|---|
| Artisan | +1 |
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Recipes that need it
7 crafting recipes need a level in Glassmaking. The ten that ask for the most:
| Recipe | Level needed |
|---|---|
| Make Champagne Glass | 9 |
| Make Lantern Glass | 7 |
| Make Wine Glass | 7 |
| Make Glass Jar | 5 |
| Make Mirror | 4 |
| Make Glass Bottle | 3 |
| Make Drinking Glass | 2 |
All of them: recipe database.
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Quick answers
What does Glassmaking do in Project Zomboid?
Glass, bottles, jars, panes.
How do you level Glassmaking fast?
Furnace glass recipes in batches.
Are there skill books for Glassmaking?
Yes, five volumes. Volume 1 is "Glass: A History".
How many recipes need Glassmaking?
7 crafting recipes need a level in it.
Figures come from our own skills table, which lists its sources. Your game is the final word: if it disagrees with us, tell us and we will fix the page.