Glass Tips from Verrier

Two difficulties with metal inclusions in glass are common: stress and bubbles. Stress Metal inclusions always create stress in the...

So much is said about the toxicity of zinc, I thought to look up some facts. As there is significant concern about health issues, it is us...

Metals Zinc is a popular material for framing copper foiled or leaded glass panels.   It is stronger than lead – up to eight times.  ...

The way that you fire glass and other materials in your kiln affect the longevity of the kiln elements.  Some things you can do and avoid ar...

Inclusions of metals can be achieved with care.  Copper is a very good metal, as it is soft, even though its expansion characteristics are v...

Wire and other metal inclusions often cause bubbles to occur around them.   The standard solutions are to add frit to the corners, or powde...

There are many minerals and chemicals that are used to give glass its variety of colour.   This note attempts to give information on the mo...