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Tag Archives: Jewel-like

The Magic of Glass

In ancient times glass-making was viewed as mysterious and magical, it was alchemy, and referred to as ‘The Art Feat and Mystery of Glass’. Sand subjected to high temperatures became jewel-like material that could be moulded into vessels, magic indeed! It has clever physical properties, it can easily be recycled and it does not deteriorateContinue reading “The Magic of Glass”

Posted byKate RoundJune 20, 2020June 20, 2020Posted inEquipment, History, Methods, People, Places, ProductsTags:Alchemy, Borosilicate, Chance-Glass, Ingredients, Insulation, Jewel-like, Lighthouses, Optical-Glass, PyrexLeave a comment on The Magic of Glass

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