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unique mirror frames __ Venitian glass is a type of collectible glass that is also known by many as Murano glass. It received this name because it was primarily made on the island of Murano in Venice, Italy, during the mid-thirteenth century. Venetian glass is considered an art form and it is much desired and sought by both art and glass collectors. The advent of the Internet has made it possible for people to collect Venetian glass without ever having to leave home.

History

• Many glassworkers fled to Venice during the Fourth Crusade when Constantinople was attacked. This happened again in 1453 when Constantinople was taken by the Ottomans. These Venetian artists mastered control over the transparency and color of glass, as well as decorating techniques, by the 16th century and Murano became the reputed center of glassmaking. Glassmaking artisans eventually became the prominent citizens of Murano. Their great glass artistry gained them immunity from prosecution, the availability of prospective brides from Venice, and the permission to wear swords.

Process

• Making Venetian glass was a complex process. The glass was made out of silica. The silica turned to liquid when it was exposed to extreme temperatures. As the glass went from a liquid state to a solid state, there was a period of time when the glass completely hardened. It is during this time when the artisans shaped the material. Other materials used to make the glass included nitrate, arsenic and coloring.

Techniques and Colors

• Depending on what the artisan wanted to produce, the materials, techniques and colors that were used varied. For instance, an aquamarine glass was created using copper and cobalt compounds added to the mix, and an artist wanting to produce a red piece of glass would use a gold solution. Techniques that were employed in Venetian glass making included gold engraving, enamel painting, engraving, ribbed glass and more.

Tools

• Venetian glass artists used tools that were specialized specifically for glass work and art. These tools included pliers and tongs that were used to hand-form the hot glass, an iron rod that where the glass was attached so the artisan could add the finishing touches, cutting clippers and the work bench.

Benefits

• Owning a piece of Venetian glass is considered more than just glass collecting, it's a form of art and history collecting. Venetian glass is all about the history of the glass, as it was truly the first type of clear glass that was ever produced.

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