Does anyone else here melt their own glass formulations?
I've written a little software package that implements all of the common math for calculating recipes and estimating properties. I'd love another developer on it, because right now it's sufficient for my use, but is also optimized for...me... which doesn't really make it great for anyone else. Really,I don't need any technical help, but more eyes would make things less idiosyncratic and insular.
The awesome youtube channel Applied Science put out a 40 minute intro video to melting your own glass a week or two ago, going into the equipment, chemistry and recipies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUcUy7SqdS0 In particular, he talks about making your own photochromic glass that changes color in response to light.
I'd highly recommend his channel to anyone interested in science and fabrication.
My mentor in lampworking for the past decade is Greasy Glass, I will reach out and see if he would be interested. All his recipes are on paper. Shameless plug if you need funky color http://greasyglasscolor.bigcartel.com/
I've written a little software package that implements all of the common math for calculating recipes and estimating properties. I'd love another developer on it, because right now it's sufficient for my use, but is also optimized for...me... which doesn't really make it great for anyone else. Really,I don't need any technical help, but more eyes would make things less idiosyncratic and insular.