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The History and Chemistry of Glass Candy Canes

Air Date
November 18, 2024

Inspired by our 20-year celebration of The Henry Ford’s Candy Cane collection, in this previously recorded program you’ll learn about the chemistry of glass, colorants used and the history of cane-making specific to the glassmaking process, directly from The Henry Ford’s Glass Shop Supervisor, Chris Hofmann.

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About This Video

From sourcing materials to batching and melting, patterning to application, dive deeper into the world of what makes glass, glass. You will also discover details of the historical origins of sugary confections, like the candy cane, and how sugar works similarly to glass.

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