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Top quality borosilicate colored glass rods
| Gilson opals Gilson opals are simulated opals that have been created in a laboratory environment with added silica, making them compatible with borosilicate glass as well as very heat resistant. .These opals have been around since the early 1800's. These opals are amazingly fiery with many greens, blues, purples, orange, and reds and are available in clear, white, black and, rarely, purple. |
| What is borosilicate glass? Borosilicate glass is a silica-based glass with boron added to the mix that can resist thermal shock (extreme temperature changes). It is virtually Indestructible when compared to other types of glass. Borosilicate glass is ideal for making objects that will be put through drastic temperature changes such as kitchen ventilation hoods, counter tops, and outdoor sculptures even in extreme climates. We are currently experimenting with these types of applications and hope to introduce our industrial line of artistic borosilicate products very soon. *********** For more info on the benefits of borosilicate glass, visit this link. |
| Gemstones and glass There are many natural gemstones and minerals. Some of these natural gemstones and minerals are compatible with borosilicate glass and some are not. Some of the most amazing gemstones that are compatible with boro glass are literally from out of this world. They include Moldavite, a rare green type of meteorite glass found only in the Moldova river in Russia and Tektite, a black meteorite found only in various areas of Thailand ,China, and Arizona . Diamonds and several types of quartz can also be put in boro glass, but these minerals crackle leaving an effect that yields many small rainbows. We will keep experimenting with these gems and minerals to bring you unique forms of art glass. |
| Metal fuming Some of our glass is coated with a layer of .999 silver and or 22 to 24 karat gold to add different types of coloring .Silver yields blues,purples and whites and gold will yield pink, purple and even a gold layer. Together these metals yield dark purple to sea greens and teals. |
| What is dichroic glass? Dichroic glass is 15 to 45 layers of metal oxides sprayed onto a flat sheet of glass in a vacuum chamber in a laboratory environment. It has been around for about 100 years, but in the art glass world for only a few. Dichroic glass is used in photography, disease diagnostics, ballistic missiles and a variety of other applications. The material was invented by NASA. |
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