Murano Glass Blowing: Making a Glass Turtle from Molten Glass [Making Of]

🐢🔥 Come with us into the beating heart of a historic Murano glassworks and witness a small miracle. In this video, we show you, step by step, how sand and fire are transformed in the expert hands of a Master Glassmaker to bring an adorable and precious glass turtle to life.

You'll witness every single stage of this ancient and fascinating art:
▪️ The preparation of the incandescent glass from the furnace.
▪️ The magical technique of blowing and hot modeling.
▪️ The application of colors and precious murrine to create the shell.
▪️ The meticulous creation of the legs, tail, and head.
▪️ The delicate "tempering" process in the cooling kiln, crucial for the work's durability.

👇 Stages of Creation:
00:00 - Introduction: The Art of Fire
01:05 - Preparing the Glass and Shaping the Body
02:25 - Creating the Carapace with Glass Molten at 1000°C
04:10 - Applying the Legs and Head
05:20 - Finishing Touches with the Flame and the Finished Sculpture

This isn't just a video; it's a journey through the excellence of Made in Italy and the centuries-old tradition that has made Venice and Murano famous throughout the world.

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