| The secrets
of making Millefiori Jewelry
Murano is an island which is part of the city of Venice in
Italy. Venice "Murrina" is a derivative of the word Murano, and
is a general term used in Venice to indicate a specific glass art form that
has been practiced in Murano for over 700 years. Outside Murano this art form
is normally referred to as millefiori (meaning, thousand flowers).
   
However, technically, millefiori is actually the name of the
special glass rods used in making murrina (the finished piece). These rods
are typically one foot in length, with tiny diameters of about 3 millimeters.
From the outside, they appear to be simple glass canes; however, inside -
running the full length of the rods - are multicolored designs visible only
in cross-section. Making these glass canes is extremely difficult because
of the different temperatures required to unite the various colors in the
design. The color in glass comes from minerals, all with various melting points.
All of the wonderful shapes and colors contained in the millefiori rods are
then used to make fine jewelry.
   
 
Hear about New Products and Specials
Do you have any questions? Send us an e-mail at: info@woodbnice.com
Copyright
woodbnice.com © 2002-2004
www.woodbnice.com
|
