Glassware has become an integral part of our daily life. Today I am going to tell you some interesting things about the glassware industry. Please check below.
Date back to 3500 BC
The earliest known glassware was made in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC. This glassware was made by melting a mixture of sand, soda, and lime in a furnace and molding the glassware by blowing. Glassware was used for a variety of purposes, including storing any liquids except soda, condiments, perfumes, and cosmetics.
Variety of glass
There are many different types of glass that have their own unique properties and uses. For example, tempered glass is used for car windows, shower doors, and table tops because it is strong and broken-resistant, while borosilicate glass is used for laboratory equipment because it is resistant to thermal shock.
Different colors
By adding different metal oxides to the molten glass mixture, the clear glass can be colorful. For example, adding cobalt oxide can create a blue color, while adding chromium oxide will be green color.
Different shapes
Glass can be molded into different shapes and sizes from different techniques, including blowing, pressing, and casting. Blown glass is created by blowing air into a molten glass blob, while pressed glass is made by pressing molten glass into a mold. Cast glass is made by pouring molten glass into a mold and allowing it to cool and solidify.
Etching, painting, decal, and engraving
Glassware can be decorated with a wide range of techniques, including etching, painting, decal, and engraving. Etching involves using acid or sandblasting to create a design on the surface of the glass, while painting is applying colored enamel to the glass. Decal is to place the drawing on the glass. Engraving is to use of a burin to carve a design into the surface of the glass or make an engraved mold to shape it while pressing the glass.
Recycled
Glass is a 100% recyclable material, which means that it can be melted down and reused to make new glass products indefinitely. Recycling the broken glass can reduce the amount of waste in landfills.
In conclusion, glassware has thousands of years of history and used by humans for thousands of years. From ancient vessels to modern-day scientific equipment and works of art, glass continues to play an important role in our lives.
