In this video, artist Samantha Skelton makes a wax-carved wedding band! She walks us through each step, and shows you how she uses natural gas throughout her process. Thank you to TABLE Magazine for the inside look!
Creating With Gas
What We Create with Natural Gas
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Glass
Natural gas is a vital part of the glass-making and glass-blowing processes, giving glass artists the extreme heat that they need, while also being energy efficient. From glass jewelry to stained glass, glass production is one of the many ways that people can be creative with natural gas. And while the methods used today are very different than historical methods, the beautiful glass pieces produced today bring a new layer of beauty.
Organizations like the Pittsburgh Glass Center focus on the art of glass, by educating and providing a community for fellow glass artisans.
Be sure to check out the video above! Artist Julian Maturino of Salvador Alane Studios shows us how he creates his "Low Tide Whiskey Glass" using natural gas...and a whole lot of talent! Thank you to TABLE Magazine for capturing this demonstration at the Pittsburgh Glass Center.
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Ceramics
Gas kilns allow for a high-quality reduction firing, which can create unique colors compared to electric kilns. Natural gas is also beneficial for larger kilns, because it's often easier and less expensive to install gas service than the electrical lines necessary for large kilns.
Artist Dan Tomcik shows us how to make a ceramic lunch plate in this video. This beautiful plate is just one of thousands of products created by using natural gas. Thank you to TABLE Magazine for giving us this sneak peek into the artistic process!
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Manufacturing
Two industries that rely heavily on natural gas are steel and paper production. Natural gas generates steam that is then used in these industrial applications.
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Fertilizers
Petrochemicals (that is, chemicals derived from fuel like natural gas) are used in everything from plastics, to medicines, to cosmetics, and even to fertilizers. Some of these products may suprise you! Take a look at this list of everyday uses of natural gas.