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Post by grumpybill on Apr 15, 2018 15:00:36 GMT -5
I've been exploring mountains of spoils from an old (1880s to 1960s) glass plant. Here's a sample of what I've been finding. Not as colorful as what jamesp has been producing, but no expensive kiln or hand blown vases involved. Color balance in my camera is a bit off. In real life it's swirls of transparent green and opaque off-white.  |
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jamesp
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Post by jamesp on Apr 15, 2018 15:03:59 GMT -5
The difference in my glass and yours is an interesting history too.
Awe inspiring glass factory ruins you have there. Wish it were close to here.
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Post by fernwood on Apr 15, 2018 15:05:12 GMT -5
Reminds me of antique slag glass.
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Post by grumpybill on Apr 15, 2018 15:13:43 GMT -5
I'm hoping local history = $$$ at a craft show in a few weeks. <laughing>
On a side note, I'm discovering that cutting glass and platelet-inhibiting medication don't mix well.
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Post by grumpybill on Apr 15, 2018 15:16:19 GMT -5
Reminds me of antique slag glass. That's exactly what it is. Lots of spills, spoils, slag and broken plate glass. If the rain lets up, I shoot photos of some of what I've brought home. |
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Post by fernwood on Apr 15, 2018 15:17:50 GMT -5
Reminds me of antique slag glass. That's exactly what it is. Lots of spills, spoils, slag and broken plate glass. If the rain lets up, I shoot photos of some of what I've brought home. Would love to see it. |
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Post by grumpybill on Apr 15, 2018 15:29:14 GMT -5
A 13 ounce "paper weight" I'm gonna' try to polish up:  |
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Post by grumpybill on Apr 15, 2018 15:44:42 GMT -5
Some actual glass slag and a chunk of very dark green, most of which is quite gemmy.   |
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Post by Fossilman on Apr 15, 2018 17:40:58 GMT -5
I like that glass,have worked with it and tumbled it... Only the green glass around here though..
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Post by grumpybill on Apr 15, 2018 18:28:19 GMT -5
Only the green glass around here though.. There is a lot of chunky transparent green, but many colors of plate glass. Transparent blues and peach. Opaque whites, tans, black, line green and blue/purple. I find new colors every time I'm there. |
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