It is not so much our discovery of new materials that drives innovation, enriching our culture and identity, but more how scientists, designers, craftspeople and architects interpret these material.s to find new uses and ways to transform them. Even though the science of materials is still in its infancy, we are reaching a stage where physicat barriers are being broken down and re-formed= where traditional archetypes are being re-evaluated. Classifying materials is no longer as straightforward as merely grouping pl.astic, glass or wood for example. New composites are continually being formed leading to new products with fresh applications in ever-changing contexts. It is impossible to discuss this incredibly exciting time in the evolution of materials without reference to the uses and forms to which they have been applied.

No other material is more adaptable than this extraordinary blend of minerals.Glass plays a part in almost every indnstry:from transport and packaging to fashion and decoration.When combined with other materials,such as metals,ceramics and plastecs,glass enhances,strengthens and opens up endless new possibilities.This book presents a range of surprising and unexpected glass products and applications from pure art to hardcore industry,demonstrating that the only limit to its formability is our imagination.

Foreword

Preface

Making

Blown

Stock

Techno

Flat

Architectural

Coating

Technical Information

Types of Glass

Website Directory

Credits/Acknowlewdgements

Index