A method for the production of an optical glass element, with the following process sequence: a) applying a liquid embossing material on an embossing die, b) embossing the embossing material at a temperature of less than 500° C., c) hardening the embossing material, d) sintering the embossing material and thus executing the primary forming of the optical glass element. In addition, an optical glass element that is produced with the method, a device for implementing the method, and a use of this device are disclosed.