What is sugar glass?
Sugar glass is sugar that has been formed to look like glass. The most common use of sugar glass is in film and television production, where fake glass is safer and easier to work with than a real thing. Every time viewers see that someone has thrown the salon window in the west, this window is actually made of sugar. Some people also use sugar glass in crafts. Real glass can be extremely expensive, especially if more receiving is required, and also represents a significant risk for castings and crew, as glass shards can cause serious injuries. The board windows are not the only thing that can be made of sugar: the glass is also used to make glass bottles, glass meals and any other glass objects that need to be broken.
This product also has one main disadvantage, which is that it has a very short shelf life. Sugar glasses quickly melt, so it is less realistic. People try to use the glass as soon as they solidify to ensure that they are onThe film fresh and believable. Sugar glass must also be kept away from heat and moisture, or it starts to crumble.
To make glass, a large pot will be needed, along with the form and thermometer to monitor the sugar mixture during heating. The form should be oiled so that the sugar glass is quickly and efficiently without breaking. People should also be very careful because hot sugar can cause serious burns. If the heated syrup of sugar used in a glass of sugar, it will also adhere to someone, sometimes cause very deep and painful burns. It is advisable to wear gloves, long sleeves and protective apron.
The process begins with mixing two cups (473 milliliters) of water with one cup (237 milliliters) of corn syrup, three and a half cups (670 grams) of sugar and a pinch of Tartar cream. Then the mixture is slowly fed to 300 degrees Fahrenheit (149 degrees Celsius), with occasional mixing,to stimulate the ingredients to mix. If the colored glass is required, the food dye can be added to the mixture along with basic ingredients. Once the mixture is fed to the temperature, it can be poured into a mold and leaving cooling. Usually about half an hour of cooling time is enough.