history of glass

By BillyBop
  • 1 BCE

    molten sand - thousands of years ago

    translucent/opaque glass
  • Mar 1, 600

    clear glass - 5th century

    clear glass - 5th century
    Glass becomes clear and colourless
  • Jan 1, 800

    Coloured glass - 7th century

    Coloured glass - 7th century
    Stained glass windows - churches

  • Magnification - 1590’s

    Magnification - 1590’s
    telescope

  • Magnification - 15th century

    Magnification - 15th century
    Clear glass - test tubes