There are alot of different kinds of paperweights. I found this out when I started collecting them many years ago. They are beautiful works of art, sometimes mesmerizing! Here is a guide to how they are made...
"Paperweight" is something of a misnomer. They rarely hold down any paper--they are rather magnificent examples of fine workmanship of the glass artisan at his best, and are appreciated for their esthetic as...
Millefiori, also known as ‘1000 flowers is a glass design characterized by a mosaic flowerlike pattern. The Millefiori technique is used to make pendants, beads, paperweights and other glass products. The most...
I have seen these terms used interchangeably and incorrectly, so I thought I'd give a brief guide.Millefiori means "thousand flowers" It a technique associated with Venice, though a lot of it is now done in...
Lampworking is glassworking using a torch to melt and shape the glass. It is also known as torchworking, as the modern practice no longer uses oil-fueled lamps. Although the art form has been practiced...