Below is a brief step-by-step pictorial of one of our craftsman creating a paperweight from molten silica, through the craftsmans skillful work onto the product showroom.
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The first bit of glass is dipped into the glass chips. |
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The glass is poured into another mold to add the flowers.
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Another layer of glass is placed on the flower chips.
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The bubbles are made with a special tool.
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An ice pick is used to create the stems of the flowers.
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The paperweight is blocked to take on its initial shape.
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The paperweight is gradually cut off of the pontil.
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The bottom of the paperweight is heated before it is stamped.
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The paperweight is stamped with date & name.
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