Scientific Glassblowing

We are happy to announce we are re-publishing this wonderful book. This is one of the textbooks that is the classic how-to reference for students, university chemistry departments, and for established glass artists. Well-illustrated and thorough, it's a must have for any glassworker's library. This manual discusses the History of glass, and working characteristics of various types and brands of glass, Glassblowing equipment and tools, basic operations, such as cleaning, cutting, and extensive descriptions of various glass seals, including glass to metal seals, and important graded seals. Included are numerous practice lessons, and descriptions. The volume includes grinding and some cold working operations. Glass coating and metal surfacing is discussed. Various Chemical procedures are covered; Purification of Mercury, distillation, high vacuum, etc. Some lathe operations are covered.