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@ Colourful Glass Apples
PRINS begins his exploration of Glass.

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@ Jar with Grape Hyacinths

Navy Flower Power Egg
The first painted eggs came from Mesopotamia, and because eggs were forbidden food during Lent, people painted eggs while Lent was being observed—after Lent, they would eat the eggs on Easter Day.

Beautifully decorated eggs “pysanka” are associated with Ukraine, and the oldest painted egg that was unearthed in northern Ukraine is dated to the end of the 17th century.

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Crushed Glass Mosaic Art
This is a stunning example of glass art. Making crushed glass art is a great way to recycle glass and turn it into a beautiful and unique piece of art. The steps involved in making crushed glass art are fairly simple, and with the right materials and safety precautions, you can easily create a one-of-a-kind work of art.

@ Crushed Glass Mosaic Art
Clear glass is made from basic glass elements like sand and limestone.

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@ Multicolour Marbles
It's cool to have your company's logo etched onto glass products! That engraved, frosted look is achieved by etching the glass surface with hydrofluoric acid.

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Neon Nudge
Set off your bar wall décor with this eye-catching neon bar sign to create a welcoming vibe and notch up the look of your place! It's the perfect accessory to jazz up your home bar. Neon was discovered in 1898 and the name comes from the Greek neos, meaning 'new'. It is the second Noble gas and is the fifth most abundant element in the universe. Only red signs contain pure neon; the other colours combine neon with other gases.

@ Neon Nudge
I ended up sitting right on my glasses when I got in the car today. It hurts a little, but at least my hind-sight is 20-20 now.

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@ Street through Raindrops
What happened to the lab technician when he fell into the lens grinder?
He made a spectacle of himself!

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@ Journey by Train
What do you call a glass to-do list?
Clear instructions!

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@ Windowsill with Flowers and Jug
Will glass coffins be a success?
Remains to be seen!

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@ Modern Chess Board
Brown glass results from materials like carbon, nickel and sulphur being added to molten glass.

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@ Sparkly Cocktail Glass
There are three ways to see things in life. You can either look at the glass as half empty like a pessimist, half full like an optimist, or you can be an engineer and realise that the glass is bigger than required.

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@ Still Life with Rose
Not all colours of glass can be recycled together. Mixing glass hues diminishes the quality of the recycled product and thus the ability to sell it. What is the problem with recycling coloured glass? Simply put, not all glass "recipes" are the same. Nowadays, almost all glass formulas use recycled glass content in place of other raw materials. This is not only economically efficient, but it also saves precious resources. This technique can only work if the recycled glass is recycled properly by colour and reflectivity. So coloured glass requires a bit of special handling.

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@ Glass Dragonfly
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, PRINS?” suggested fancy, sinking down on a convenient chair.
PRINS agreed it was well worth spending some time there!

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@ Through a Glass Brightly
Brown glass results from materials like carbon, nickel and sulphur being added to molten glass.

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@ Marbles in Blue and Purple
There’s a reason why glass beer bottles are brown and not clear. The amber tint is designed to reflect any UV light that would otherwise spoil the contents. You’ll find brown glass commonly used for food and drink bottles and even windows to prevent fade and deterioration of upholstery.

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@ Sands of Time in Hourglass
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Glass Square Tile
What happened to the lab technician when he fell into the lens grinder?
He made a spectacle of himself!

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Cathedral Stained Glass Window
The art of creating stained glass windows to decorate churches and cathedrals is over a thousand years old. It took very skilled craftsmen to create them. Stained glass is glass that has been coloured by adding metallic salts during its manufacture, and normally by then further decorating it in various ways. Many large windows have withstood the elements for over hundreds of years and remained for the most part intact since the late mediaeval time.

@ Cathedral Stained Glass Window
What do you call an alligator with a magnifying glass?
An investigator!

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@ Urban Glass, Pink and Blue
I ended up sitting right on my glasses when I got in the car today. It hurts a little, but at least my hind-sight is 20-20 now.

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@ Crystal Cube
It's cool to have your company's logo etched onto glass products! That engraved, frosted look is achieved by etching the glass surface with hydrofluoric acid.

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@ Windscreen Rain
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, PRINS?” suggested bielzibub, sinking down on a convenient chair.
PRINS agreed it was well worth spending some time there!

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@ Creativity with Lightbulbs
Many kerbside recycling programmes require you to sort coloured glass from clear glass. However, depending on your council, your local recycling facility could have the capacity to accept mixed glass containers. Check with your council before grouping together or separating. The addition of a single unsuitable item to a batch of recyclables can ruin the whole lot and decrease the recovered glass value. Always remove metal or plastic lids or neck rings as well before chucking your bottle in the bin as these constitute a contamination risk.

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@ Champagne for Two
What do you call an alligator with a magnifying glass?
An investigator!

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Rustic Window
It has surely seen better days ... perhaps this house has been abandoned, and the exterior allowed to fall into disrepair. Whatever the situation, this shot of a old building, perhaps a former farmhouse or barn, has a great atmosphere, particularly with the reflection in the window panes ...

@ Rustic Window
Respect people who wear glasses.
They paid money to see you.

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@ Textured Glass
“Let's just drink in this exhibit, shall we, PRINS?” suggested Lacy, sinking down on a convenient chair.
PRINS agreed it was well worth spending some time there!

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@ An Old Fashioned Christmas
PRINS has now completed his exploration of Glass. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

PRINS has enjoyed his tour of Glass, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy exotic materials!