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Discovering nautical glass
A few weeks ago we analyzed the strategic role of glass in the design of solutions for the automotive industry. This material is also among the protagonists of another sector in which the principles of safety and aerodynamics are crucial: boating. Nautical: the reference parameters The regulations governing the nautical industry are...
Prince Rupert's drops or the science of hoax
Have you ever associated glass with one of the most ingenious pranks in history? Probably not, but we're about to tell you a story, that of the drops...
The obsidian or the black gold (of glass) of Prehistory
Obsidian is one of the main indicators of prehistoric archeology, a volcanic glass highly sought after in the Mediterranean basin thanks to its multiple qualities. According to testimony...
What are the 7 glass wonders of the world?
THEInternational Year of Glass led us through an in-depth investigation of the world of glass. Numerous countries and sectors have been involved, in...
From antiquity to space probes: the evolution of glass on display in Padua
The closing ceremony of the International Year of Glass, held on Wednesday 14 December at the United Nations Glass Palace, did not interrupt the...
Lampworking or the privilege of shaping glass
According to the promise made in a previous content (In Vitro Humanitas: an ode to craftsmanship in comparison between centuries), we are dealing today with an ancient art, which...
Discovering borosilicate glass: benefits and applications
Glass is an extremely versatile material, of which there are numerous variations, obtained thanks to the addition of certain elements that modify its chemical-physical properties ....
Valdarno: the appeal to create an exhibition on the glass tradition
The association of Valdarno glassmakers calls upon citizens to support them to collect testimonies and historical material relating to glass and the territory in order to ...
A book to celebrate the International Year of Glass
The book celebrating the establishment of the International Year of Glass is now available online. The 230-page ebook is entitled “Welcome to the Glass ...
Murano and glass: glossary (Part two)
Let's continue with our glossary on Incalmo glass: technique of combining different colors of glass welded together by heat so as to create a single piece ...
Murano and glass: glossary (Part One)
When we talk about Murano we can only think of glass and its ancient art handed down from father to son. In glass processing ...
2022 is the international year of glass
The United Nations General Assembly has decided to dedicate 2022 to the celebration of glass. 2022 will underline the technological, scientific, economic, environmental, historical role ...
We know structural glass
Structural glass is a very resistant material and derives from silicon oxide.This type of glass, being transparent, lets in sunlight ...