Tips

Until a few decades ago, the use of glue was seen by glass masters as a sign of inadequacy.
Executions that included glued pieces were considered not up to the millennial tradition and consequently snubbed by true passionates of Murano glass.

It must be said that this type of bonding is recommended for professionals, although with a little good will it can also be used by enthusiasts and hobbyists.

It is used in two particular cases: when the surfaces do not match perfectly and there are spaces to fill, or when the glass is opaque and the glue in place is not usable the UV polymer glue.

Once you have assessed whether it is convenient to restore the object, the next step is to rely on someone who can do the job competently.

It is known that glass by its nature is a resistant but fragile material that does not withstand shocks and falls.

"How do I recognise authentic Murano Glass?".

"Is this authentic Murano Glass?".

We often get asked those questions and have already dealt with this subject in the article «A Guide to original Murano Glass» or even in our FAQs page.

Today we are led to think that Chinese glass production is limited to approximate copies of Occidental art glass.
The truth is that artistic glass has been worked in China long before Western influences arrived.

Until the first half of the 70s, Murano glass producers were not accustomed to signing the objects they produced.
One of the exceptions was the Compagnia di Venezia and Murano - Pauly & C. - which since the early years of the last century, occasionally applied an engraving that represented a crown over the letters CVM.

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