Title: Henry T. Hellmers' batch book of glass formulae
Description: “Henry T. Hellmers' Secret Batch Book of Glass Formulae”   
  by J. W. Courter

This is an important reference in glassmaking in America 1921-1965

Some of Mr. Hellmers' history and work experiences are included here. Various 
employment history notes when he worked at companies such as: Making marbles at 
AKRO Agate Company, Westite, Cambridge Glass Co., Making glass lamps at Aladdin 
Industries, Making Optics at Lancaster Lens Co., Owens Corning Fiberglass, Glass 
Fibers Co., Pittsburg Corning, Heisey Glass, Erickson Glass, L.J. Houze, Convex Glass Co. etc. 

His entire handwritten Batch Book including 2373 formulas detailing the coloring of glass 
batches has been reproduced in sections; Alabaster or Opalescent, Moonstone, Opal, Black 
or Ebony, Transparent Color, Crystals, Special Use Glasses, etc., each with  numerous color 
formulas!

over 400  pages 6" X 9" Paperback          ISBN:  978-0-9837038-1-5          $50 USD


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http://www.igneousglassworks.com/product/henry-t-hellmers-secret-batch-book-of-glass-formulae-jwcourter
Subjects: Chemistry, Glass manufacture, Workshop recipes
Places: United States
Time periods: 20th century