– The amount of heat required to melt the glass is very high and the arrangement of proper furnace with specially designed safeties has to be ensured. This is not something an amateur should be doing. Proper training is a must.
– When the glass melts it releases a lot of light, so make sure that you are wearing protective glasses.
– Use heat resistant gloves.
– The work requires a lot attention and care. People who find it hard to concentrate hard for long should not try a hand at this.
– If you are learning this method, be prepared for a loss of lot of raw material.
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