What is a crackling glass?

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cracking glass was first developed and made in Venice of the 16th century. The Master of the Venetian glass blowers invented the process of briefly immersing the molten hot balls of glass in very cold water, resulting in the outer layer of glass cracking. The process would then continue with re -heating and blowing to the desired shape. As soon as the glass has been shaped and extended, the cracks would increase, resulting in a significant cracked effect. Glass bearing this characteristic cracking pattern became very popular at the end of the 18th century. Many factories in the United States and Europe used this process from about 1920 to 1960, and around this time a large part of the world's cracks were produced. Since then, very little new glass has been produced with this method and the process is not commonly used today in the formation of glass.

laborious glass has become popular collector due to lack of current production. Most collector pieces are transparent, allowing the effects of the process to light through the piece. NThey have further painting and decorating at the peak of cracking effect and adding another dimension to the design. This style of glass was made in different colors.

When someone touches the outer piece of cracking glass, they can feel fractures along the surface. However, these cracks are limited to the upper layer of glass. The interior will feel smooth and even, without signs of cracks or slits.

The smooth underside is achieved because the glass is re -heated after immersion in cold water. The re -heating process seals cracks caused by drastic temperature change, resulting in an apartment under the layer, making glass suitable for various of the use.

made of glass made by this method was made a wide range of items. The beads of cracking glass glass beads made in necklaces and earrings were fashionable at the age of 50. Other favorite items include vases, bowls and jugs. KnickNacks as figurines and papers were also made of them.