The Wonders of Glass

When the Apollo moon landings were conducted, astronauts brought rock samples back to Earth. These samples consisted of a variety of moon rocks and meteors that had impacted over millennia. When a meteor strikes a solid body, heat and shock are by-products of the impact. The moon contains silica particles that can be turned into glass. There are very small amounts of glass scattered across the moon due to meteor impacts. Astronauts found glass pieces, especially in the breccias areas where meteor strikes had occurred. While they could not bring back every piece of rock or glass found, the astronauts did collect hundreds of pounds of rock as well as small pieces of lunar glass.

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The Art of Blowing Glass

One of the beauties of glass is its malleability, so it can be formed into many different shapes and sizes. Heat is an essential ingredient...

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Building Art From Glass

Have you ever marvelled at the beauty of a stained glass window or an exquisite work of art made from glass? It’s amazing how something...

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From Ancient Art to Modern Craft

When civilizations firms formed around the globe, glass was only found in places where extreme heat from a natural source converted sand. It took centuries...

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Coloured Beer Bottles

The colour of a beer bottle plays an essential role not only in the marketing and branding of the beverage, but also in its preservation....

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Modern Glass Bottles

Exploration of plastics manufacturing methods has yielded a bonanza of products for food storage. For many years, chemists worked to create all the forms needed...

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Beauty and Clarity

While artisans have found it easy enough to create glass that is opaque, many of them keep the clear and clean look of glass when...

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A Fusion of Colour

Working in a home studio is often a dream of those who are unable to pursue a professional career in the arts. They may have...

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Decorative Kitchen Glass

There are many ways to decorate any room in a home. Kitchens are generally the heart of the home. This is where the family gathers...

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