
BUBBLES? DO YOU SEE BUBBLES?
By Janet Parkhurst
There has been talk that the glass manufactured by Oceanside has more bubbles in it than when it was manufactured at Spectrum. The following is from the Oceanside's FAQ. In...
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By Janet Parkhurst
There has been talk that the glass manufactured by Oceanside has more bubbles in it than when it was manufactured at Spectrum. The following is from the Oceanside's FAQ. In...
By Janet Parkhurst
I think I have not researched an issue and come up with less concise data ever. Here are some things I did find. FUSING The causes of concern when fusing...
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By Janet Parkhurst
Safety Glasses for Flame Working The bottom line is these glasses are important. You are protecting your eyes from radiation, sodium flare and flying glass. It is crucial. Burning hydrocarbons...
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By Janet Parkhurst
SAFETY June is National Safety month. Hopefully it is not a surprise that we are an industry that should be tuned into our personal safety. Not only do we deal...
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By Janet Parkhurst
Just look at their thumbs! They are lined with little cuts! Right! So annoying! Comes from pushing little pieces of glass against the grinding wheel. Unlike when we started out...
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By Janet Parkhurst
1840s—window glass took a step forward from the cylinder method to experiment with cast and rolled glass. This allowed larger sheets. 1800-1900s—John LaFarge and Louis C. Tiffany and glass chemist,...
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By Janet Parkhurst
In celebration of Utah Valley University’s 75th anniversary in November of 2016, they presented a public art project done in stained glass called Roots of Knowledge. It is a very...
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By Janet Parkhurst
Shifty and CFL are two terms to describe the same thing — a pallet of glass that changes color based on the light that it is under. CFL stands for...
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By Janet Parkhurst
This is a glass blog, so before I launch into trompe l’oeil, I will say something about glass. In Readfield, Maine, there is a building called the Union Meeting House....
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By Janet Parkhurst
Corella Classic is made by Wissmach Glass. Wissmach glass is the second oldest glass manufacturer that is still in operation. Corella Classic is one of their many lines of cathedral...
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By Janet Parkhurst
Things to consider: 1. What are you going to make. Size is important. Width and depth. 2. It is also important to know you have the space for size kiln...
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By Janet Parkhurst
Some Info from The Frog Blog Dichroic glass is so beautiful and there are so many uses, it is just delightful. However, there are a few problems that knowledge can...
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By Janet Parkhurst
Probably the most important tool decision you make is your glass cutter. There are a lot to choose from. There are two things to consider. What the wheel is made...
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