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The Bubbleator was a large, bubble-shaped hydraulic elevator with transparent acrylic glass walls operated from an elevated chair built for the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. These transparent walls gave the illusion of looking through an actual 'soap bubble' by refracting light to obtain a rainbow-like effect for the riders inside.
Ginny Ruffner (June 21, 1952 – January 20, 2025) was an American glass artist based in Seattle, Washington. [1] She is known for her use of the lampworking (or flameworking) technique and for her use of borosilicate glass in her painted glass sculptures. [2] [3] [4] Many of her ideas begin with drawings.
Fireball flying a spinnaker. The Fireball was granted International Yacht Racing Union international status in 1970. [3] The design is supported by a class club, the International Fireball Class. [12] The Fireball is raced worldwide, with the largest fleets in Australia, Canada, France, South Africa, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the United ...
(The Center Square) – Seattle Public Utilities is continuing to accept glass recycling collection despite recent setbacks to the local glass recycling industry. The Seattle region’s major ...
There are also soft single skin kites designed to be used on sailing ships as a free flying spinnaker substitute. There are significant advantages to having the spinnaker catching wind further above the surface of the water than is normal. This design was tested in the 2002 Louis Vuitton Regatta by the Oracle Americas Cup team.
Cutaway long keel. The Baba 30 is made of a solid GRP (glass reinforced plastic) hull moulded with plank lines to give the effect of a timber hull.Alternating layers of 1.5oz Mat and 24 ounce woven roving were used in the hull's construction, six layers of this were used on most of the hull but 10 - 12 layers were used around the keel.
Traveling during the holidays can be stressful, but there are ways to make it easier. Here’s what to expect, and tips for holiday travels.
James Mongrain (b. 1968 or 1969 (age 55–56) [1]) is a Seattle-area glass artist.He was educated at Moorhead State University in Minnesota, then studied glassblowing at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and the Appalachian Center for Crafts. [2]