Bob, they 'ironed' lead? Did that make it stronger?

Wow, sometimes your puns are panefully transparent...

And yes, definitely good to see you again, Ladymoon! I'm sure your former boss was right about customers buying more when they see glass blown. It looks magical. Dick Francis' last book had a glassblower as the main character. This book, like all of his, has some informational material on whatever the character's trade is.