Glass Seaglass
Posted in Arts and Crafts on 01/05/2010 01:35 am by adminGlass Seaglass
It was originally used as mosaic in the early BC. Glass tiles were created and developed far after the clay tiles are made. Combination of size, color, and shape, glass tiles happen to be one of the most innovative works during 8,000 BC. It is commonly made from Persia, India, and Greece for which then had been developed.
The development of glass tiles would involve high heat in able to melt the glass and being a master artist in order to create a work of art. Since glass is more subtle than a porcelain material, Smalti is made from molten glass and metal oxides, which can add color and the result, would be a cloudy mixture that adds art into the tile. Nowadays, with the help of technology glass tile is made with more varieties.
• Smalti tile
As far as the 18th century BC, this type of time is made from silica with sodium or potassium carbonate plus metal for stabilizing colors. It was then melted into a high temperature then rolled over in a slab. Usually it measures 6 inches thick and once cooled, cutting into small rectangular shape is done manually since at that time technology was not yet into place.
• Fused tile
This type of tile is done with other coating to ensure the durability and scuff. Flat glass or windshield glass is the basic material for making a fused tile. By cutting it into small tile pieces, fusing is then made to ensure the outcome for this type of tile. Usually translucent color is the result after the process of fusing. Sizes are options from the smallest mosaic tile to the largest format.
• Sintered tile
Known to be a versatile material, the sintered tile is made from glass powder, which then heated until all particles mixed together. Adding color is an option, whether mixing together with the powder or after cooling it off. The great thing about this tile is that it comes with a uniform look and its durability with scratch resistance.
• Cast tile
The production of this tile involves recycling. Used tiles are then cut into chunks then placed in a high temperature mold to melt it. Once it becomes lucid than the result would become a layered look.
• Slumped tile
This type of material i done by slumping method wherein a glass is curved into a concave-shape during the meting process. The effect after would be a unique outline shape. Usually only low temperature is needed when making a slumped tile.
• Etched glass tile
There are three applications needed for making the etched glass tile. It involves layering and applying solutions for each. Hydrofluoric acid is then placed from the exterior or base then followed by adding cloudy glass inside out to get the exact result for this type of tile. Laser cutter is then used to cut its precise shape.
In renovating your kitchen you can use a glass mosaic tile or if you want it simple but eye-catching you can use a glass tile. You can add a decor on it by hanging picture frames on the wall.
Six Word Memoir ideas – help me choose one please?
Here are some ideas I have for a six word memoir:
Green Eyes. Brown Hair. Black Sheep.
Big hair. Big Words. Little Girl.
Glass slippers aren’t custom made.
If shoe fits, probably too expensive.
Life’s a joke. Humor is serious.
Eyes love seaglass. Souls love seaweed.
Dreams of diesel will fuel greatness.
Glass slippers hurt. Bunny slippers love.
Made wish. clock turned 11:12. typical.
People make food, not fate.
Made popcorn. Watched television. Burnt Popcorn.
those are just some ideas! any input?
* haha just an assignment for school xP
but there’s a contest? XD
The best ones for you are probably “Life’s a joke, humor is serious” or “People make food, not fate” :]
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