This work provides a concise, practical overview of glassmaking from its historical origins through the principles and practices of modern manufacture. It explains the chemistry of glass, the raw materials and formulations used for different classes of glass, and their chemical and physical properties. Treatment of coloured glass, decolorizers, and artificial gems is included alongside discussion of refractory materials, furnace and pot design, lehrs and annealing. Practical chapters describe hand and machine manipulation, tools, and production methods for crown, sheet, plate, tubing, optical and decorative ware. The volume closes with a comparison of national methods and a bibliography for further technical study.
