Blue glass is often used in products where durability and clarity are important, such as car windshields. It can also withstand high temperatures without breaking down, making it ideal for use in cooking equipment and utensils. But how exactly does blue glass get its color? Well, the answer has to do with an unusual step […]
Pyrex glass is a borosilicate glass. First, let's talk about why Pyrex glass is a type of borosilicate glass. Borosilicate glass is made from boron oxide and silica. The base material for the chemical formula for borosilicate glass is SiO2, or silicon dioxide. Silicon dioxide is found in quartz and sand—you know, those little grains […]
It's easy to see why glass is such a popular material for making containers, art, and more. It's durable, clear, and easy to work with. But what most people don't realize is that glass can be shaped even before it cools down! You can blow into hot glass tubes or press them against things like […]
Borosilicate glass is a type of glass that's more durable than normal glass. It has many uses because of its strength and high heat tolerance, but it was originally developed for use in baking dishes. Borosilicate glass can withstand large changes in temperature without breaking so it's often used for dishware, lab equipment and light […]
When you're trying to get your baby fed quickly and easily, it's important to keep her bottles warm. There are a few options for warming glass baby bottles, but the best is to use a bottle warmer. This article will explain how to warm glass baby bottles using both bowls of water and bottle warmers. […]
Vacuum sealing foods is a great way to preserve them for longer storage times than ordinary canning or freezing allows. Vacuum sealing also keeps your food fresher and prevents freezer burn, which makes it ideal for storing things like meat and vegetables that you'll use over several months. There are many different kinds of vacuum […]
It's a sad fact of life that we live in an era where lead is still used in some products. It's not just the obvious places—like paint—but also in glass bottles, windows, and even some foods. While it's not always possible to avoid eating or drinking something with lead in it, knowing how to test […]
Have you ever wanted to punch a hole in a mason jar lid? It can be frustrating if you don't have the right tools. I'm going to teach you how to use basic tools like a hammer and nail to puncture your mason jar lid so that it lets air flow through it. So get […]
Glass is a fascinating material. It's beautiful, useful, and durable. But it's also one of the most fragile substances in the world because it expands when heated but contracts with cooling. That means if you heat glass too quickly or on both sides at once, it will break into pieces! So how do you heat […]
