About glass

Cool stuff about glass

3A. Understanding glass—its composition and making. This section explains the material properties of glass that impact on kiln forming.

15. The various commercially available glasses, how they are made, how they differ and what glassies need to be aware of when using them.

45A. Explains float glass and what makes it different from other glass.

45B. Looks at the forms in which float glass is available.

46. Overview of how rolled glass is produced and its particular properties.

26. What does compatibility mean for working with glass, and the factors that need to be tested and managed to ensure success.

27. Considers the effect of holding glass at elevated temperatures for extended periods and how to identify defects due to such exposure.