Post all information you learn from this post on your own blog.
The Blenko Project . . . thankfully there is someone out there interested in keeping Blenko Glass Company in the public eye. They have created a lot of information about Blenko from the start to emplyees that have worked there. Great historic information. Click on the link below to check it out.
The Blenko Project
We are lucky to have a glass company still in production in our area, Blenko Glass. It is located in Milton, and has been in operation since around 1925 when William Blenko arrived in Milton and started building his furnace in an old barn.
Glass Inquiry Video from Kellie Wood on Vimeo.
Now, click on this link to Mrs. Hill's blog to find out how glass gets its color.
On your blog, write an essay explaining the process of coloring glass and be sure to include what is added to make each color!! Title this post "Coloring Glass"
On a second post, write an essay explaining the use of cullet, the broken or discarded glass. Be sure to include why it is used and how using it is helpful to the company, the consumer and the environment. Title this post "Use of Cullet"
So how did Blenko come to be in Milton?
Go to the History of Blenko Web page below to find the answers to the following questions.
History of Blenko page Title the answers on your blog, "History of Blenko"
1. Where was William J. Blenko born?
2. What brought him to West Virgina particularly Milton?
3. What product did William J. Blenko start out making?
4. In 1929, he secured the services of two Swedish glass craftsmen. Why?
5. How many generations of the Blenko family have run the company?
For your next assignment, we will look at the process behind making glass. Use the links provided below to come up with the general process of glass production. In otherwords, look at all the links and find the most common way that glass is produced. Write an essay with your explanation and provide links for your readers to go to for more detailed information. (You can also find more information on other posts in my blog) On your blog, title this post, "How Glass Is Made"
Making Glass at Blenko Glass Company
Glass Making Online
eHow description of making glass
Or research your own site. Be sure to post a link on your blog!!
A few more informative sites about Blenko and the glass it has made over the years.
Blenko Archives informs you on how you can tell Blenko glass from other glass.
Blenko Museum has a selection of pictures of the glass designs made through the decades.
eWV website has information about Blenko and its history.
Collectors Website for Blenko glass. Lots of pictures of different glass produced over the years.
And here are a few videos to watch about the process of making glass.
Video from Owens-Illinois on making bottles and JarsThe Blenko Project . . . thankfully there is someone out there interested in keeping Blenko Glass Company in the public eye. They have created a lot of information about Blenko from the start to emplyees that have worked there. Great historic information. Click on the link below to check it out.
The Blenko Project
We are lucky to have a glass company still in production in our area, Blenko Glass. It is located in Milton, and has been in operation since around 1925 when William Blenko arrived in Milton and started building his furnace in an old barn.
Glass Inquiry Video from Kellie Wood on Vimeo.
Now, click on this link to Mrs. Hill's blog to find out how glass gets its color.
On your blog, write an essay explaining the process of coloring glass and be sure to include what is added to make each color!! Title this post "Coloring Glass"
On a second post, write an essay explaining the use of cullet, the broken or discarded glass. Be sure to include why it is used and how using it is helpful to the company, the consumer and the environment. Title this post "Use of Cullet"
So how did Blenko come to be in Milton?
Go to the History of Blenko Web page below to find the answers to the following questions.
History of Blenko page Title the answers on your blog, "History of Blenko"
1. Where was William J. Blenko born?
2. What brought him to West Virgina particularly Milton?
3. What product did William J. Blenko start out making?
4. In 1929, he secured the services of two Swedish glass craftsmen. Why?
5. How many generations of the Blenko family have run the company?
For your next assignment, we will look at the process behind making glass. Use the links provided below to come up with the general process of glass production. In otherwords, look at all the links and find the most common way that glass is produced. Write an essay with your explanation and provide links for your readers to go to for more detailed information. (You can also find more information on other posts in my blog) On your blog, title this post, "How Glass Is Made"
Making Glass at Blenko Glass Company
Glass Making Online
eHow description of making glass
Or research your own site. Be sure to post a link on your blog!!
A few more informative sites about Blenko and the glass it has made over the years.
Blenko Archives informs you on how you can tell Blenko glass from other glass.
Blenko Museum has a selection of pictures of the glass designs made through the decades.
eWV website has information about Blenko and its history.
Collectors Website for Blenko glass. Lots of pictures of different glass produced over the years.
And here are a few videos to watch about the process of making glass.
This is a neat video to watch how they roll glass for sheet glass.
and just for fun, how to make sugar glass. You know, the kind they use in movies to break over someones head! Check it out!!
Great lesson on Milton's own Blenko Glass.
ReplyDeleteGreat video! What did you use to to create this video?
ReplyDeleteBekka, I used Corel. I just finished the "Digital Media in the Classroom" class from the board office. It was part of the software we were given.
ReplyDelete"As you can see", I loved your video. I can't wait to use it myself.
ReplyDeleteAs you can see, cullet! Cullet! Culllet! is a great resource for the glass making industry.
DeleteI like the collaboration between teachers on this project. Neat aspect of middle school teams.
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