Win bottle with no seams--

[jfcutter]

Just a quick note here since I see some of the illustrations off my website were used in this thread...which is great!! Love to see people using the website!!

If you want to read more about paste/turn molds - and many other aspects of bottle & glassmaking - take a look at the Bureau of Land Mgmts. website entitled "Historic Glass Bottle Identification & Information Website." It includes hundreds of pictures and illustrations pertinent to all aspects of historic bottles as well as a lot of information.

The site is at the following link: Historic Bottle Website

The site is still a work in progress so some of the pages are not remotely completed as yet, but a lot is..... Enjoy!

 

[spot34]

Dear Bill,
Thanks for being such an informational source for all of us. I look forward to visiting your website. Thanks also for the link. I have learned so much just by reading the threads to all the queries and looking at pictures and listening to so many bottle experts. I don't know much myself, but it's nice that bottlers are generous with sharing their knowedge!
Janet

 

[jfcutter]

Hi Rich....

Oooopps, missed the link in my quick scan through the messages. (I have a bad habit of speed reading emails....). Thanks for mentioning it in your message! I hope lots of people use the site for lots of reasons.

And thanks for the compliment on the site....a labour of love.

Bill

 

[BRIAN S.]

Hi Bill ,
I take it you are retired now ? And are working on your site fulltime ? GREAT SITE !
And I'm still keeping my eye peeled for Tonics not on your massive Tonic list !
Brian Shultis

 

[jfcutter]

Hi Brian....thanks for the compliment on the website! No, not retired as yet, but getting closer (34 months).

Since I'm still working full time, I can't devote much time to the website site - maybe a day or two a week. The BLM subsidizes some of my time (i.e. no more than a day a week on work time) and of course provides the server space for the site, but the rest is up to me. That's OK 'cause it's worth it.

I should have the site "finished" this year sometime, though it will never be totally finished since I will always be tinkering and adding to it. I will do such as a volunteer for the BLM post-retirement. They particularly like free work..ha!

Thanks for keeping a lookout for tonics! I appreciate the information you have provided. As time goes on and the list gets bigger, each new addition seems to take a little more time to find.

Bill