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Topics regarding quality of glass, its processing and its application in building. 

Glass covered swimming pool.

We are setting up a museum in an old building which once housed a Victorian swimming pool. We have uncovered a corner of the deep end, and want to make a feature of it in the building. As it is 8 foot deep, we cannot sensibly have water in it, but want to put a glass or similar cover over it for safety and to give the impression of water. This restored pool area is 2 metres square, and will not be walked over by the public, but we clearly have to allow for that happening.

Slump glass

I work for a scenery and props place and I am looking for a company to do some slump formed glass for some podiums we are making.The base of the podium will be made from aluminum, but there will be a glass panel wrapping around it. The dimensions will all be a little different in size (range approx 15" to 28" wide and 32" tall from the front view), radius of the bend is 3". It is a fairly drastic bend and a rather large piece of glass. Does anyone have any suggestions on who can make this piece of glass for us???
Thank you,
Erica Shearer
Acme Scenic and Display

Very thin plate glass

I am looking to source 1mm(approx) thickness plate glass which we need in our laboratory in order to cast electrophoresis. The glass must therefore be able to sustain moderate temperature increase and voltage of up to 150V. Does anyone know of a source of such glass - the manufacturers of the equipment no longer sell it, and so far enquiries with glaziers have drawn a blank due to the thin-ness! I would prefer a supplier in the UK, although others would be considered, provided it can be shipped safely and relatively cheaply! Many thanks

Freya Mowat, PhD student, UCL