Glass casting
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Glass casting is the process in which glass objects are cast by directing molten glass into a mould where it solidifies. The technique has been used since the 15th century BCE in both Ancient Egypt an
A bowl made from cast-glass. The two halves are joined by the weld seam, running down the middle.
Roman cast-glass plate from the 3rd century, found in Cyprus
A cast glass sculpture from a kiln firing
Decorative patterned kiln casting glass for window.
Daum (studio)
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Daum is a crystal studio based in Nancy, France, founded in 1878 by Jean Daum. His sons, Auguste Daum and Antonin Daum, oversaw its growth during the burgeoning Art Nouveau period. Daum is one of the
Glass casting
…temperature the glass is fused creating a hollow object that can have thick or thin walls depending on the thickness of the pate de verre layers. Daum, a French commercial crystal manufacturer, produce highly sculptural pieces in pate de verre. Graphite is also used in the hot forming of glass. Graphite…
Cameo glass vase by Daum Nancy