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Is wired glass safe? Learn the bad news from an expert!

Wired glass is made by embedding steel mesh into molten glass. The wire is supposed to be a fire-resistant safety feature - holding the glass together in the event of a fire - giving building...

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John Wakefield

I was an exploration geologist and University Professor working in Botswana, Zambia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands, Portugal, and other countries before opening Artistry in Glass in 1986.

In my more than 35 years of experience, I have brought my technical abilities as a scientist to the trade of glasswork. During this time I have become an industry expert in glass and glass-related skills. Watch out for special insider tips developed from my detailed knowledge of the glass business.

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