Rubber Glass was first used in the “Star Trek: The Next Generation” series and has been used in films like “Godzilla”, “The Matrix”, “Spider Man” and in commercials for Coke and Budweiser Beer. Mix two liquids in equal amounts and let cure to a soft, water clear rubber.
How much does rubber glass cost?
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Rubber Glass® Rubber Glass® is a platinum-catalyzed silicone rubber product developed specifically for special effects and display applications. Trial Unit
Gallon Unit $194.40
5 Gallon Unit $892.00
Is rubber glass sharp?
Available in sheets, Rubber Glass is a silicone based, realistic looking, fake glass. Simple to tear, you can create fantastic razor sharp looking edges. Ideal for any production that requires an actor to walk on or interact with glass without actually causing any damage to skin.
Who invented rubber glass?
Materials scientists led by Seiji Inaba of the Tokyo Institute of Technology have created the first such elastic glass. Glass is typically made up of phosphorus- or silicon-based molecules tightly bound to one another in orderly but noncrystalline three-dimensional structures.Mar 1, 2015
What is rubbery glass?
Rubber Glass is a solid water clear rubber that can be broken or “crumbled” into pieces that look exactly like broken glass, ice or diamonds. Rubber Glass is used to create specialty display pieces and movie special effects. It can also be used for electronic encapsulation applications.
What is rubber glass used for?
Rubber Glass™ can be used to create a variety of special effects (i.e. simulated broken glass where human contact is required) and model effects (i.e. simulated ice or water). It can also be used for electronic encapsulation applications.
How do you make rubber glass?
Two liquids (1 Part A + 1 Part B) are mixed together and poured into a container. The mixture cures overnight to a solid water clear rubber that can then be easily broken or “crumbled” into pieces that look exactly like broken glass, ice or diamonds.
How do they make fake glass?
- Butter or line a baking sheet with baker's (silicon) paper.
- Pour the sugar into a small pan on a stove over low heat.
- Stir continuously until the sugar melts (takes a while).
- If the sugar is heated just past the hard crack stage it will turn amber (colored translucent glass).
How do you make fake film glass?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2jwtwaaJtE
How do you make silicon glass?
You can make glass by heating ordinary sand (which is mostly made of silicon dioxide) until it melts and turns into a liquid. You won't find that happening on your local beach: sand melts at the incredibly high temperature of 1700°C (3090°F).
What kind of glass is used in movies?
Sugar glass
Do they break real glass in movies?
“Breakaway Glass” This type of glass has been used to create iconic scenes in TV and film to simulate breaking glass in scenes and stunts. Sugar glass ensures the portrayal of breaking or smashing of glass on screen is realistic.