The art of Murano glass

Glassmaking techniques were once a state secret in Venice where, on the island of Murano, generations of glass makers have concocted exquisite works of art from a molten sand mixture. Today, the process may be common knowledge, but the craftsmanship and know-how of this Mecca of glass sets Murano an island apart. Seth Doane reports.
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[@davidandtom8238]

We went to Venice in April, 2019. We made a trip out to Murano to see all the beautiful glass and we of course brought some home with us. It is an amazing place to see. Don't miss their glass museum, a must see!!!

[@debyorkshirelass9674]

I love murano, such beautiful art in glass that delights my mind 🥰

[@michaelmullin3585]

I own a few pieces of Murano glass jewelry, some antique. Wonderful stuff!

[@debiogle3798]

We have had the pleasure of being here to watch the glass blowing and this store! We own small pieces, bc they are so expensive.

[@lovingatlanta]

👍I was there years ago...it’s truly something amazing to see. I have a couple of items and I treasure them.💝

[@denisejohnson7408]

I toured a glass factory in Morano in 2017 and it was a religious experience!!!
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[@cherylwelch2609]

WONDERFUL ANS GORGEOUS!
Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@cathifamjourney469]

So many beautiful things to look at. Some day I would love to own a piece!

[@CP-ul4kd]

Beautiful!!!

[@carlosrivera2757]

Thanks

[@valrobinson4002]

BEAUTIFUL ❤❤👍

[@philliplopez8745]

Glass is much more than a collection of elements it is magic . it is time frozen in place .

[@fairwitness7473]

Well said!

[@susanbrogan3267]

As long as it doesn't fall break.

[@gilloera8912]

I have several pieces of murano which h I've grown to treasure. Beautiful colors and brilliant 👏 👌 👍

[@existential]

Wow!

[@debbiedoodle1417]

Beautiful

[@maryal4540]

Very cool 😎👍

[@acastrohowell]

Awesome 👏

[@jrbausel8520]

i got 5 pieces of Moranu jewelries. and i Loved and treasured it!

[@MrJohnblaine]

Wow

[@jrbausel8520]

i Love Moranu glass❤❤❤

[@foxesday]

Italiani secondi a nessuno nell'arte.

[@winstonchen7423]

Nice exploration on the Murano glass. Would be nice if they also talk about Carlo Scarpa's work on the Murano glass too!

[@sharksport01]

Why?

[@LittleLouieLagazza]

"Paperweight Investigate!" channel brought me here

[@frenchjr25]

you should add a link to the glass shop if they have a website

[@ardalla535]

And a link to the museum. I would love to visit.

[@mademuranoglass5156]

Many Murano glass factories have their own master working inside. Visit them and enjoy Murano glass making! www.mademuranoglass.com

[@therezinhadeandradelopes9955]

Em português

[@sandramorey2529]

Two different trips to Italy I went to Murano and found the glassblowers closed. Siesta.

[@niquitapotter8205]

Lighthouses

[@bambijaskolka7719]

I have so many pieces of Murano. Going to have to sell 😔

[@cathycasuccio3227]

aw, boo hoo! the world is a mess and you’ve got that to whine about, don’t feel sorry for you at all.

[@fatmaozpnar1510]

Lütfen bana vazo sunu gönderimisiniz

[@dylanwolfe9432]

Nick rochefort brought me here

[@derekperez1418]

🤌

[@fortunazee]

Younger people are learning they're just making glass pipes many are works of art just as much.

[@sharksport01]

🙄

[@ladytino5715]

Make bongs

[@thenobullshtchannel8768]

Romans Rule ☠️

[@TheFatblob25]

3000 degrees? Hardly. 2300 at most. Big difference.

[@cathycasuccio3227]

did you listen??? he said ‘around 3000 degrees. i’m guessing he wasn’t allowed to state exact temperature, not exact components, or exact procedures - probably for trademark secrets and such, but i’m only 25 seconds into this video.

[@TheFatblob25]

@@cathycasuccio3227 I've blown glass for 25 years, never have I encountered anything beyond 2400F...Glassmakers in Murano commonly melt longer working glass (aka, softer lower temp melting due to addition s of lead oxide)

[@Pocahontas-jh1cq]

Those contemporary pieces are trash! I like the traditional pieces with their elegance and class.

[@kimquinn7728]

So, if someone only appreciates contemporary, are your choices 'trash'? No need to be rude. There are many forms of art and wonderful to celebrate variety.

[@soamazing7027]

Great Video! (Jesimiel Millar Fernåndez) 1M1K67