crackle glass

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Refers to a type of decorative glass that was invented in Venice during the 16th century. It is characterized by a surface that appears frosted or resembles cracked ice. It is produced either by plunging a gather of blown glass into a tub of water and then quickly reheating it, or by rolling the hot glass on a metal or clay surface covered with glass fragments that adhere to the gather, and then blowing the form.
crackle glass
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024