NEWS and FAQ'S
Uredale Glass Market Place Masham Ripon N. Yorkshire HG4 4EF PHONE :++44 (0) 1765 689780 Email; info@uredale.co.uk
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NEWS and FAQ'S |
Last updated 16.10.11 | ||||||||||
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| What is glass made from? | Glass is 65% sand, Potassium Nitrate, Lead, Lime & Calcium Carbonate . | |||||||||||
| What is the lead for? | The lead makes the glass softer for engraving and gives the glass extra sparkle. | |||||||||||
| How hot is the glass? | The glass is melted at 1200c and worked at 1075c. | |||||||||||
| Why don't the irons get hot? | The irons are made of stainless steel and because they are shiny, they reflect the heat quickly. Where the iron is dark it will burn you. | |||||||||||
| What are you using to shape the glass? | We use 4 sheets of a large newspaper folded in 4 and kept very wet. | |||||||||||
| Why doesn't the glass break with the cold water? | The temperatures between the hot glass and cold paper are very extreme and so as they come together they trap a layer of steam. | |||||||||||
| Can you mend broken glass? | Glass can be glued and Glass Bond is the best especially for clear glass. | |||||||||||
| Can you add a bit to mend it? | No. You can't add hot glass to cold glass because it will shatter. | |||||||||||
| Can I put my glass in the dishwasher? | It would not be advisable as a lead glass is soft and dishwasher detergents are quite harsh. | |||||||||||
| Will the colour fade? | The colour in our glass is permanent and will not fade in sunlight, nor can it be washed off. | |||||||||||
| Can you take chips out of the rim of a glass? | There is always a risk but generally it can be successful. | |||||||||||
| Any other questions? Please contact us:
Uredale Glass Market Place Masham Ripon N. Yorkshire HG4 4EF PHONE :++44 (0) 1765 689780 Email; info@uredale.co.uk |
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