At first glance, a Prince Rupert’s Drop looks like an unusual piece of glass shaped like a tiny tadpole. But try hitting the rounded head and you may be surprised by what happens: it can withstand an impressive amount of force. Touch the thin tail in the wrong way, however, and the entire drop can […]
The Science Behind This Unique Glass Phenomenon A Prince Rupert’s Drop is one of the most fascinating examples of how a simple piece of glass can behave in an unexpected way. At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a small glass teardrop with a rounded head and a thin tail. However, this unusual […]
Zhou Xingxing is a Chinese craftsman passionate about creating and selling Prince Rupert’s Drops, sharing the beauty and science behind these unique glass creations.
