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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.

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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 have wanted to melt my own glass in the past, but I didn't find good information on making recipes. Do you have a github link for the project?

What do you melt your own glass for? I have a vague interest in almost all crafts, but can't see any obvious applications for custom glass?

When you want a color that isn't available. Or when you want a bulk of a color and don't want to pay the retail cost.

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