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Acid-etched Cameo Glass
When manufacturing acid-etched cameo glass, all of the top layer except the areas needed for the design are usually removed by an etching process—the figure areas are covered with a…
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Overlaid Cameo Glass
Overlaid Cameo Glass. The term overlaid cameo glass relates to the technique of layering two or more layers of glass and carving through the fused layers of different colored glass…
Cameo Parures Information and History
Information on cameo parures. A parure is a set of jewellery which can be a combination of a matching necklace, earrings, brooch, bracelet and often a diadem or tiara. A…
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Enamel Set Cameos
Enamel Set Cameos. Enameling has been used for centuries and has often been used with cameos. The enamel used most often in jewellery and object d'art is vitreous of enamelling …
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Intaglios Information
Intaglios are the engravings on a gemstone, hardstone or glass. The are the reverse of a cameo. Intaglios are often used for jewellery and seals. The engraving of gemstones was…
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Pâte-de-Verre
Pâte de verre is a form of kiln casting and literally translated means glass paste. In this process, finely crushed glass is mixed with a binding material, such as a…
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Cameo Glass Information
Information on cameo glass including a gallery of cameo glass items. Cameo glass is a luxury form of glass art produced by etching and carving through fused layers of differently…
