Obviously, you will need a torch. These come as hot head, minor, and gas torches. Hot head torches are connected to small MAPP or propane tanks and are perfect for amateurs.  You will also need some glass - again a fairly obvious requirement. The most commonly used glasses are soda-lime (a soft glass) and borosilicate (a hard glass). Soda-lime has a COE of 104, and borosilicate has a COE of 33.  You will see a lot of references to the COE of the glass. This means the coefficient of expansion and refers to how the glass changes in accordance with the temperature. Soda-lime glass melts at lower temperatures and is often recommended for beginners to use. You will also need some mandrels. These are metal rods used to move and shape the molten glass. You will need lots in different sizes to help make different shapes. You will also need something known as bead release for the mandrel. This will stop the glass from sticking to the mandrel.  You will need a designated, heatproof workbench to do your glass blowing on. This will protect your home from catching fire and provide you a flat surface on which to do your craft. Ensure you do not keep any flammable materials on your workbench as this can be a safety hazard. An annealing kiln is also very useful. Some people choose to use a glass or ceramic kiln too. The point of these is to gently and slowly cool the glass down to room temperature. This relieves any internal pressure on your creation and brings all of the glass to a consistent temperature. You may also require smaller tools specific to varying purposes. These could include knives, pliers, and tweezers for shaping and cutting purposes. Paddles, crimps, molds, and marvers are useful for creating fun shapes. Try experimenting with frit, micas, and stringers to add color to your projects.