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Roman Innovation: The First Pane The story begins in the remnants of Pompeii, where a discovery revealed the Romans' pioneer...
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In 1858, the molding of a screw thread on a bottle or jar was invented by John Mason. The technique, termed the “press-and-bl...
Glass containers for wine and beer were in use 1,600 years ago, but widespread use began in the late 17th century. Large-scal...
During the mid-19th century, when thermos-dynamic law became understood, procedures for heat regeneration that provided much ...
Throughout the development of early glass, the crucible was made from natural clay. Ancient Egyptian crucibles beginning abou...
The chemical revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries brought greater understanding of the scientific principles of glassmak...
Beginning in the 15th century, Venetians created fine rock crystal known as cristallo. Colored glasses and techniques for dec...
The Venetians eventually redeveloped the skills of the Romans, and their secrets were so much sought after that regulations w...
As noted previously in our blog, the Romans began to use glass for windows around the first century. Stained glass windows di...
The revival of European glassmaking skills came from Venice through commerce with the Eastern Roman Empire. The Venetians mad...
History saw the decline of Glassmaking skills in Europe from 200 AD through 1200 AD. The standards, the range of articles, an...
The creation of stained-glass came about as glass transparency was trying to be achieved. The Romans' attempt to make flat gl...
The Romans and Egyptians used a mixture of sand and sea shells for silica, with lime and hardwood ash as the source of soda S...
About 100 BC the thousand flower process for making open beakers and shallow dishes was developed in Alexandria. A shaped cor...
Beaded glass dates to 2500 B.C., originating In Mesopotamia and brought to Egypt at a later time, where glass vessels first a...
The year 2020 brought with it many changes to our way of life. But challenging times always produce new innovations and ideas...
Summer is here! Before it gets too hot, and to help with utility costs, replace those fogged or cracked windows. Current pr...
Window size of this period directly correlated to prosperity, and was influenced by the stability of the Tudor reign. As the ...
Dallas Glass – sponsor of Meals on Wheels Charity Golf TournamentDallas Glass & Door was proud to sponsor the Meals on Wheels...
A Faraday Cage is created from a conducting material and protects the interior of the enclosed space from electrical fields. ...
Prior to the 16th century, most “windows” were openings in the building covered with thin sheets of horn, paper, or oiled clo...
Man’s first efforts to make glass are unknown, but the Egyptians were the first to use glass in their culture and art. Amulet...
Glass can be recycled without losing quality. Glass is not the only product made from recycling glass, as glass tiles and co...
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Heat resistant to approximately 500 degrees Fahrenheit, Pyrex glass is safe to use in an oven or a microwave. Originally mad...
Insulated glass is used in projects and homes when a high possibility of heat or cold loss through windows, and energy costs ...
The efficiency and overall condition of windows can deteriorate over time, and may be in need of replacement. New processes ...
Spring is on the horizon… make plans now to update your windows for better heat protection for the summer. If you are feelin...
Welcome to the Dallas Glass Blog! Happy New Year to our customers! Interesting bits of information will be posted to keep y...
Dallas Glass & Door continues to be the leader in the residential and commercial glass installation industry. Our professiona...
