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AFAP

July 25, 2008 0

As Fast As Possible. »

abrasive blast

July 25, 2008 0

See sandblast. »

cullet

January 6, 2008 0

Broken glass pieces. »

crucible

January 6, 2008 0

A container in which glass is melted.A crucible can be free standing, so that it is lifted with tongs and poured. It can also be part of a plaster (or other) mold. »

confetti

January 6, 2008 0

Very thin, small pieces of broken glass are called confetti or shards. »

cold-working

January 6, 2008 0

Any cutting, grinding or polishing of glass is known as cold-working. It is called "cold" to distinguish it from techniques in whic the glass is formed with heat. »

cathedral glass

January 6, 2008 0

Glass that is transparent and a single color is called cathedral glass. Cathedral glass is often textured on one side. »

cane

January 6, 2008 0

Decorated rods of glass are referred to as cane.Cane is typically produced using a torch, furnace and/or glory hole. »

cameo glass

January 6, 2008 0

The creation of cameo glass has two important steps. »

battuto

January 6, 2008 0

A surface technique resulting in "hammered" appearance. »

aventurine

January 6, 2008 0

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anneal

January 6, 2008 0

As with most materials, glass expands when heated and contracts when cooled. »