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Like Walking On Clouds With Nothing But Glass Below

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If you are not that great with heights, these are some places you may want to avoid. But if you are in to conquering those fears, let's go! CN Tower Glass Floor, Toronto - The famous CN Tower's glass floor was the first of its kind when it was built in 1994. Visitors to the building can test their nerve by looking straight down for 1122 feet. Skytree, Tokyo - Skytree tower is the tallest tower in the world, at over 2000 feet. About 1150 feet up is one of two observation decks where visitors can walk across glass paneled flooring...

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Glass Blowing & Flame Working by Brent Graber DVD Series

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If you are having trouble finding inspiration for your next work of art or even just a side project, we have the glass blowing and fire working solution for you. From our collection of Master Class videos, ABR Imagery offers a wide variety of videos on introductory glass blowing techniques to help you hone your skills. Master Glass Blower Brent Graber has released a series of instructional videos giving examples of different glass blowing techniques in action. Ranging from bead-making to vases, Graber gives simple explanations to help novices get a foundation in different glass blowing areas. Meet Master Glass...

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Just Being Green at ABR Imagery

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When you shop at ABR Imagery you are also helping support green business initiatives. For example, we recycle shipping boxes we receive so that we use as few boxes as possible to ship products. We also use biodegradable wrapping materials so that if the end user doesn't recycle them, they break down organically back in to the environment. We use a biodegradable foam when we ship so you get great protection, but we also reduce transportation demands do to lower shipping weights. Also, our warehouse lighting is on motion detection so if we are not in that isle the lights go...

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Necessary Glassblowing Supplies

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Glass blowing can be a very dangerous process if performed without the necessary skills, tools, and safety measures. This is because the process involves the glass being heated to high temperatures and then molding it carefully into place. Taking proper care while blowing and using adequate glass blowing supplies is of crucial importance to efficiently complete the process. Safety involves being cautious about high temperatures. In order to be cautious you need to have proper protective gear on before starting. This involves covering your body with a protective layer and wearing goggles to protect to eyes. Since glass can get...

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