Whether you're shipping glass bottles for business or pleasure, there are steps you can take to protect them from breaking during shipment. If you're shipping a glass bottle with a cap and you can't remove the cap, use a bead of clear silicone to seal the cap and prevent leaks. Keep bottles clean so they […]
The carbonation in beer can be a confusing concept for some people. After all, if you open up a bottle of beer and pour it into your glass, it doesn't stay bubbly forever. So why does the foam go flat after just a few minutes? There are many factors at play when it comes to […]
If you've ever used a glass kettle and had it explode, then you've probably wondered how on earth that happened. The answer is actually quite simple: glass kettles are prone to exploding when overheated. If the water inside a glass kettle has been overheated, the water will begin to bubble and boil. If you want […]
SQHM stands for Shaker Quality Half Mugs. This is a common beer glass style used in bars and restaurants. These glasses are made to hold 16-18 ounces of beer (normal mugs hold 12-14 ounces). The shaker quality comes from the manufacturing process, which is based on the design of the Boston Shaker. Craft brewers generally […]
It's true: glass jars have many uses beyond storing cookies and pickles. They can be used to organize your craft supplies, grow herbs indoors, or make a snow globe. In this post, we'll show you some of the best ways to put them to use in your home! Use a glass jar as a vase. […]
Terrariums are a fun way to add life, color and beauty to your home. They're also great for those who want to keep plant life without having to commit to the full-time care of a garden. A good terrarium vessel needs to be clear so that it lets in as much light as possible; otherwise, […]
Glass jars are great for storing food and they look good on the shelf. If you have any glass jars sitting around from last year's preserves, then why not reuse them? You can use them again and again if you take the time to clean them properly before using them for storing food again. Here […]
Quartz is a crystalline material that exists in many forms, including stone, sand, and glass. Quartz is an extremely hard substance with a Mohs hardness rating between 7 and 8. Glass also has a Mohs hardness rating of 7 to 8 but it's not quite as hard as quartz because it's made from other materials […]
Microwave safe glass lunch boxes are suitable for reheating food and can be used in almost all microwaves. But there are certain guidelines that need to be followed while using these lunch boxes. The most important one is that you should never use a microwave safe glass lunch box with a broken or chipped rim […]
