Glass Making Flashcards
1
Q
When were the earliest glass objects made
A
5000BC
2
Q
Was this before or after the foundation of Alexandria
A
Before
3
Q
What are 2 major components of glass
A
- sand
- sodium carbonate
4
Q
What was this mixture used for before it was used for glass
A
Glazing pottery
5
Q
Explain briefly how the earliest glass objects were made
A
Wrapping molten glass around the clay and sand core,when it hardened the core was rather scraped or washed out
6
Q
What was this method most suitable for
A
Small vessels
7
Q
What method was discovered in the first century BC
A
Glass blowing
