December 3, 2008
Glass paperweights became fashionable in the 1840s and 50s, even winning top honors at the Great Exhibition in London before falling out of vogue in the 1870s. Major makers like Baccarat, Saint Louis, and Pantin used various techniques to create vibrant and intricate internal designs: 1) The sulphide technique for small figural items or images; 2) the millefiori method for blobs, knots, swirls and flowers; and 3) the lampwork method for 3D images inside the glass.
I started becoming interested in art glass when I moved from Texas to New York, and wanted to decorate my apa… [more]
This Illinois State Museum microsite showcases over 200 of the finest examples of antique French paperweights of th… [more]
Richard More’s stunning gallery of glass paperweights produced by the Ysart family from 1946 to 1980 (Ysart Brot… [more]
This fabulous site is a guide to Bohemian art glass makers from 1885 to 1920. Loetz was the premier Bohemian glass … [more]
Chris and Val Stewart’s impressive attempt to create a complete catalogue of all known cloud glass, a decorative … [more]
This website, home of the Antique and Art Glass Salt Shaker Collector's Society, offers a beautiful photo gallery s… [more]
Frank Andrew’s beautiful and definitive reference guide to art glass produced in Scotland by the Spanish Ysart fa… [more]
Hidden within this academic-looking research tool is an unbelievable database of almost 18,000 images of medieval s… [more]
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Appleton Post Crescent, USA -
The size of the exhibit's works keeps tours intimate, in the spirit of the glass paperweights for which the museum is so well known, Smith said. ...
The Newark Advocate, OH -
The colorful works will be included in "Garlands of Glass," opening Friday at The Works. The exhibit also will feature a collection of paperweights by Paul ...
ThisWeekNews, OH -
His glass paperweights now on display at The Works are examples of how Stankard has been able to share his view of nature in glass. ...
Weekly Almanac, PA -
The shop sells a fine selection of glass and unique gift items, including hand-blown ornaments, paperweights, glass animals, vases from Blenko Glass, ...
The Newark Advocate, OH -
The occasion includes the official opening of The Works' "Garlands of Glass" exhibit, featuring more than 30 of Stankard's paperweights, ...
Nashua Telegraph, NH -
7, the Winter Glass Expo will feature the work of five local glassworkers, including sculpture, jewelry, paperweights, marbles, ornaments and more. ...
The Newark Advocate, OH -
The Works Gallery will be open during the event, featuring an exhibition of more than 30 botanical-themed glass paperweights created by renowned glassblower ...
Amplifier, KY -
Eleven artists will show affordable original art including: original designed "American Girl" doll clothes, desk boxes, blown glass ornaments & paperweights ...
Cabinet.com, NH -
This year the Winter Glass Expo will feature the work of five local glassworkers including sculpture, jewelry, paperweights, marbles, ornaments and more. ...
Reno News & Review, NV -
They carry cards and books about art with a capital A, as well as glass-blown jewelry and paperweights, educational toys, pretty ornaments and lots of other ...
