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How Are Glass Billets Manufactured?
Manufacturing Glass Billets for Glass Casting: A Foundational Step in Quality Art Glass
Glass casting is a powerful and expressive medium used by artists, designers, and manufacturers to create stunning sculptures, architectural elements, and decorative pieces. At the heart of this process lies one critical component: the glass billet.
Whether you’re casting small figurines or monumental installations, the quality of the glass billet you use will significantly influence your final product’s clarity, color, structure, and overall success.
Chinese glass factories use closed crucibles to melt glass, while in Europe, open pots are preferred.
Melting glass pot furnaces
Once the glass has completely melted, the workers will remove the molten glass from the crucible and pour it into steel molds to produce standard-sized billets.
Applications of Glass Billets in Casting
Fine Art Sculptures – Kiln-cast or hot-cast into plaster or silica molds
Architectural Panels – Textured or colored glass for walls or installations
Functional Art – Bowls, vessels, and lighting elements
Jewelry – Smaller billets are ideal for casting intricate forms
Looking for reliable billets for your next casting project? Contact us to know more information and international shipping.