- Availability
- made to order
- Shipment
- in 3/4 weeks
- Height
- 25 cm / 9,84"
- Width
- 25 cm / 9,84"
- Depth
- 10 cm / 3,94"
- Weight
- 8 Kg / 17,63 lb
- Trademark Of Origin Code
- 057
Creating a Murano glass vase is a complex process that requires a great deal of skill and expertise. Here is a general overview of the steps involved:
1 Gather materials: The primary ingredients for creating Murano glass are silica sand, soda ash, and lime. Other materials, such as metallic oxides, can be added to create different colors. The glass is melted in a furnace at high temperatures and then shaped using a variety of techniques.
2 Blowing: One of the most common techniques used to create Murano glass vases is blowing. The glass is melted in a furnace and then gathered on the end of a metal blowpipe. The glass blower then uses their breath to blow air into the pipe, shaping the glass into a round ball. The glass blower then uses tools to shape the ball into a vase.
3 Molding: Another technique used to create Murano glass vases is molding. The glass is melted and then poured into a mold, which gives it its final shape. The mold can be made of metal or plaster and can be used to create a variety of shapes and sizes.
4 Decorating: Once the vase is shaped, it can be decorated using a variety of techniques, such as blowing threads of glass to create a spiral pattern, or using tools to cut and etch the glass. Murano glass is also often decorated with gold or silver leaf, which is applied to the surface of the glass and then melted into the surface.
5 Annealing: After the vase is decorated, it must be slowly cooled in a process called annealing. This helps to remove any stresses in the glass and prevent cracking or breaking.
These are just a few of the steps involved in creating a Murano glass vase. The process is highly skilled and requires years of training and practice to master. As a result, Murano glass vases are highly prized and considered a luxury item.
Please sign in first.
Sign inCreate a free account to save loved items.
Sign inCreate a free account to use wishlists.
Sign in