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Bolas

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Bolas mold diagram

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kiln-formed glass

bolas

Fabrication technique
kiln-cast
Pattern
Basic organic design with 3/16” diameter circles on 5/8” center separation on a light Pietra texture background
Maximum panel size

53” wide x 108” high

For safety reasons, a maximum weight of 250lbs per individual panel will apply. Panels exceeding 250lbs will require review and approval prior to fabrication.

Thicknesses available
  • 1/4” (6 mm) 3.27 lb/sq.ft
  • 3/8” (10 mm) 4.90 lb/sq.ft
  • 1/2” (12 mm) 6.64 lb/sq.ft
  • 5/8” (15 mm) 8.17 lb/sq.ft
  • 3/4” (19 mm) 9.81 lb/sq.ft
Natural color
clear; also available in low iron glass by special request (virtually eliminates the green cast inherent in standard clear glass)
Panel finish available
  • all stock colors (transparent, frosted, opaque or sfumato)
  • custom colors (transparent, frosted, opaque or sfumato)
  • sandblast (10–100% frosted)
  • transition - note: maximum panel width: 46" (1168mm)
Safety treatment
  • temper
  • laminate
  • temper and laminate
Design options
  • curve – bend
  • shape – cut
  • drill
  • notch
  • slump
  • carve
  • carve and clarify
Edge finish available
  • kiln polish (unless otherwise specified)
  • flat machine polish
  • arriss

 

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