That Word, Silica
We’ve all heard of silica (or was that silicon or silicone or silicate? Wait a minute, are there 4 of them!?) And we probably know it has something to do with glass. But what is it exactly? I have to … Read more →
Posts in Category ‘Education’
Explain it to me: Casting a Glass Hawk Head
Early this summer I had a chance to do something out of the norm. As part of René Lalique: Enchanted by Glass, our show about René Lalique here at the Museum, I had the chance (and challenge) to make samples … Read more →
A Brief History of the Glass Perfume Bottle
Today’s post is from Museum Explainer Juliet Downie. As an Explainer at The Corning Museum of Glass, I receive training on the history of glass, from the ancient world to the modern era. The uses of glass have changed and expanded dramatically … Read more →
Junior Scientists Recognized for Innovative Learning Opportunity
This past Tuesday night, a group of scientists presented their findings on glass research conducted here in Corning. For the past fourteen weeks, they have been experimenting with color in glass and stress in glass using hands-on investigation thanks to … Read more →