Uranium Glass
“First identified in 1789 by German chemist Martin Heinrich Klaproth, uranium was soon being added to decorative glass for its fluorescent effect. Uranium glass was once made into tableware and household items, but fell out of widespread use when the availability of uranium to most industries was sharply curtailed during the Cold War in the 1940s to 1990s, with the vast majority of the world's uranium supply being utilized as a strategic material for use in nuclear weapons or nuclear power.” - Wikipedia
Our counter display case is full of verdant uranium glassware, from sherbet dishes and champagne glasses to floral vases and candy dishes. We also make jewelry with broken pieces that have been tumbled to resemble beach glass.
We have a handheld radiation detector right there in the case to help dissuade any fears of radiation poisoning. It’s all perfectly safe, and very cool to display at home under a UV light.
We also have a small selection of red and orange selenium glass, because variety really is the spice of life.
Uranium glass plates and glasses.Our inventory changes so call or come in to see what we have available!
Tumbled broken pieces of uranium glass we made into pendants. When worn in normal lighting it looks like beach glass.
Some uranium glass is opaque, and is known as custard glass.
Selenium toothpick holder (left) and a selenium glass shoe (right). The yellow in the glass glows under UV light.