Glass Information and Education

Glass Archive Organized by month.
July 2006 / August 2006 / September 2006 / October 2006 / November 2006 / December 2006 / January 2007 / February 2007 / March 2007 / April 2007 / May 2007 / June 2007 / July 2007 / August 2007

August 18, 2007

Safety Tip for Glass Blowers: If you decide to dip your blow pipe in water to crack off the glass then you must make sure that you have your thumb over the mouthpiece. If you don't then hot water will shoot out of it and scald you.

August 15, 2007

Trivia Time: When was the glass blowpipe developed? Sometime between 300 B.C. & 20 B.C. Also it is considered to be one of the most important invention in the history of glass.

So now if you ever find yourself on Final Jeopardy and the question "When was the glass blowpipe developed?" you can be confident in your decision to bet it all because now you know the answer.

August 14, 2007

So do you know when and where glass was first manufactured? No clue? Don't worry nobody does. However we do know that the Egyptians are given credit for establishing the first continuous and stable glass industry.

August 13, 2007

Here is a factoid that you might find interesting. Did you know that before the Christian Era, all glass was colored and since it was so difficult and expensive to make it was considered just as valuable as natural gems.

August 08, 2007

Remember guys that now is probably the best time to purchase new glass supplies. Many glass blowing studios shut down during the summer months because it is just plain to hot to be working. Thus many companies will offer nice sales to keep all of us "consumers" out there buying.