BENEFITS OF BOROSILICATE GLASS
The unique properties of borosilicate have changed the scope of projects that are possible in lampworking. Our understanding of the advantages of borosilicate is ever increasing as its uses continue to develop.
- Low expansion makes the glass more forgiving when being taken in and out of the flame—you can answer the phone, check on the kids, etc.
- Borosilicate is thermal shock resistant—less prone to pop and burn you or your faithful pet.
- Glass Alchemy literature and education have demystified the process of working with borosilicate colors putting you in control of your color and reducing your learning curve.
- Glass Alchemy’s innovations in color and research have opened a whole new range of possibilities for artists to explore.
- Boromax™ rods and frit are compatible with 5 major manufacturers of clear, which is available in a wide range of rod and tubing diameters.
- Most of the borosilicate competitive color brands are compatible, giving the artists a range of more than 170 colors to choose from.
- Borosilicate is approximately 2.3 times as strong as soda lime (soft glass) making it the glass of choice for many projects such as jewelry, goblets, sculpture and outdoor sculpture.
- The Boromax™ color palette has a more rich, organic color range compared to the soft glass color brands.
- Boro melts fast in a hot flame and loves the heat!
