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Limited Run Blade Runner Whiskey Glasses by Magnoli Props
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I have an original 80s glass, if you need any more reference pictures and sizing, let me know
drusselmeyer
Master Member
Real glass would be nice. The originals are lead crystal and you don't really want to be drinking out of them.
HeliosActual
New Member
Yep! Same!
drusselmeyer
Master Member
That said, for ease of manufacturing and price, I wouldn't oppose having PETE tumblers. There are plastics manufacturers that could do it. They would be durable and useable for drinking.
The same is true of the JW bottle.
The same is true of the JW bottle.
First physical sample:
The volume came up a bit smaller than the modern ones, even though we went taller, so we're going to reduce the wall thickness (which will actually increase accuracy, I believe) and get us closer to the 12.5oz of the originals.
The volume came up a bit smaller than the modern ones, even though we went taller, so we're going to reduce the wall thickness (which will actually increase accuracy, I believe) and get us closer to the 12.5oz of the originals.
LZeitgeist
Sr Member
Excellent point. I had to Google that because I thought it was an old wives' tale but you are 100% correct - lead crystal glassware is unsafe to drink from.
It is true that lead leaching is an occurrence in leaded glass, but the quantity that leaches into a glass of wine or other beverage, even when let stand for a few hours, is much smaller than the quantity of lead consumed daily in an ordinary diet so it is safe to consume food or drink from crystal glassware.
For context, I am a glass-worker myself and a health & safety advisor for a large glass-making business which uses lead in it’s products.
For context, I am a glass-worker myself and a health & safety advisor for a large glass-making business which uses lead in it’s products.
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LZeitgeist
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It's a moot point here as we're using a lead-free crystal.
LZeitgeist
Sr Member
Perfect! Thank you.
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HeliosActual
New Member
They should be thin enough that if confronted by a replicant and squeezed, they should shatter in your hand immediately. Consult Madam on this please. =)
drusselmeyer
Master Member
I think the corners need to be a bit crisper and the bottom flare needs to be a tiny bit wider. Other that that, it looks good.
Thinner walls, so it's now up to about 11.5oz (340ml) which is still a bit less than the modern versions. Maybe our thicker bottom (to make it more like the 70s/80s version) is the cause of the lower capacity.
Looks stellar. Has the base been widened on these? It looks slightly thinner in the base than the original. Overall great work.
If someone has the 70/80’s version to double check volume. If the older ones are more like 340ml then in my opinion the volume discrepancy isn’t a problem needed to be solved.
Just double checked with someone who has a vintage one and the 37cl capacity actually measured out to only 330ml. So, I guess we're pretty much on the mark. So the question is now... do we advertise it as a 340ml glass (which is actually is) or "round it up" to match the original specs. Maybe I'll just call these 12oz glasses. That sounds good.
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