This breakaway glass raw material has shatter characteristics closely resembling glass. It has excellent clarity and low surface tack when handled. Melts at 104°C. Small panes of glass [about 1sq ft] can be made relatively simply by using a sheet of Melamine faced plywood as a mould. Screw some 25mm square battens onto the ply to define the size. The battens should be covered in parcel tape or polythene to stop the Breakaway Glass from sticking. Use a light release agent on the board such as Formula 6. Heat the Breakaway Glass in a double pot with an air gap rather than a water jacket [to achieve 104°C]. Pour the melted glass to cover the board and leave it level to cool. Unscrew one or more of the battens and tap the Melamine covered board with a hammer. The glass will slide off. We used to use squares of underfelt between each sheet and tour the sheets in a special wooden box. Keep the boxes cool.
