From Earth’s Natural Elements to Glass: How Glass is made!

Bell Mirror & Glass, Inc.

1702 S. Seneca Street, Wichita, KS 67213

316-262-8642

www.bellmirrorandglass.com

Have you ever wondered how glass is made?  Well, glass is formed from a few of Earth’s natural elements – sand, limestone, soda ash and fire.  Below are steps on how glass is made.

Step 1: A combination of sand, limestone, soda ash, and recycled glass in put together and sent to get melted.

Step 2: A furnace will heat the ingredients to over 2,800 degrees Fahrenheit, melting the raw materials into molten.

Step 3: The molten is removed from the furnace and placed into different shapes to be cooled. 

Step 4: Machine form the cooling molten into different products.             

Step 5: After the molten is cooled it will then have the clear glass appearance we recognize today.

Step 6: Each glass product is inspected to ensure strength and perfection.  There is your finished product!

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