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The millefiori technique involves the production of glass canes or rods, known as murrine, with multicolored patterns which are viewable only from the cut ends of the cane. [2] [9] A murrine rod is heated in a furnace and pulled until thin while still maintaining the cross section's design. It is then cut into beads or discs when cooled. [2] [9]
The pattern is impressed upon the sheet by a printing roller which is brought down upon the glass as it leaves the main rolls while still soft. This glass shows a pattern in high relief. The glass is then annealed in a lehr. The glass used for this purpose is typically whiter in colour than the clear glasses used for other applications.
Feathering – creating feather-like patterns on a glass by dragging a metal tool across the surface of a newly applied wrap. Frit – crushed glass often melted onto other glass to produce patterns and color; Incalmo – the grafting or joining together, while still hot, of two separately blown glass [bubbles] to produce a single [bubble]. [4]
Early American molded glass refers to glass functional and decorative objects, such as bottles and dishware, that were manufactured in the United States in the 19th century. . The objects were produced by blowing molten glass into a mold, thereby causing the glass to assume the shape and pattern design of the m
Uranium Two tall, glowing green glass vases with floral patterns are displayed side by side. Each vase has a slightly flared top and gold trim. Each vase has a slightly flared top and gold trim. A ...
Identifying carnival glass involves matching patterns, colours, sheen, edges, thickness, and other factors from old manufacturer's trade catalogs, other known examples, or other reference material. Since many manufacturers produced close copies of their rivals' popular patterns, carnival glass identification can be challenging even for an expert.
The Baroque glass pattern was made by Fostoria from 1937 to 1965, and used for stemware and many types of tableware. [74] The Chintz pattern was made from 1940 to 1973. This etching pattern is a drawing of branches leaves and flowers, and was usually on the Baroque glass pattern. [75] The Colony pattern discussed earlier was introduced around ...
A mosaic is a pattern or image made of small regular or irregular pieces of colored stone, glass or ceramic, held in place by plaster/mortar, and covering a surface. [1] Mosaics are often used as floor and wall decoration, and were particularly popular in the Ancient Roman world.