Any holiday, be it a birthday, March 8, the day of the firm or simply a sign of respect is always accompanied by the presentation of a gift. And gifts are different. But as they say, it is not the gift itself that is important, but the sign of attention. Today we will talk about gifts from glass.
Glass souvenirs
Souvenirs from glass are represented by such a variety that just eyes scatter. It can be a glass bouquet, and an indescribable beauty vase. Very beautiful sparkling figurines of crystal, and from different animals from colorful glass just do not take your eyes off. Based on the technology of figurines production, we show how other glass souvenirs are produced.
Glass figures can be men, as well as zodiac signs or animals, each of which has its own symbolism. For example, everyone knows that a frog is a symbol of wealth, a dog is a symbol of loyalty, devotion and help. Each of these souvenirs will be an excellent gift - unique, original, inspiring joy.
How to make a glass souvenir
The most interesting thing about glass figures is that they are all completely different, even if they are made by one master. The fact is that each figure is done by hand and it is simply impossible to perform two figures.
The process of manufacturing any glassware is very laborious and even dangerous in some cases. In addition, you must have great endurance, to sit for hours and blow out the figure. In addition to the foregoing, the master glassblower must have an artistic taste and quick wit. It happens that when going to do one figure, in the process of working on the move it turns out completely different.
Getting started, you must first carefully free the workplace of various debris so that it does not hit the glass. In place, convenient for the master, it is put glasscube necessary shades, length and thickness. Glasstrodote - a rod of 30-40 cm long and 3-6 mm in diameter, made of colored glass. So, the master lights a special burner, which, under the influence of high temperatures, melts the glass, takes two necessary sticks of glass and heats them on the burner to a plastic state. Now everything is ready for work. Using his knowledge and skills, the master makes a piece of glass from the glass, for example, the body of an insect, in the process of work giving the body the necessary shape. After that, darts of a different thickness are selected, from which the paws and the head of the figure are made. They are also heated, and then stick to the body. After that, the figure is given the look and expression of the face, pasting eyes, ears, clothes or other necessary elements. At the same time take the necessary color of the darts.
When the figure is completely ready, it is left to cool and then checked for a marriage. This is done simply. After the figure has cooled down - it is carefully inspected. If the glass was high-quality and the master did not make any mistakes, then the figure can be considered ready. If some mistakes were made, strong cracks can be seen inside the figure during the examination. Such a toy is rejected. Depending on the skill, the experience of the master and the fact that the figure of what complexity he is going to do, the time for manufacturing can take from 20 minutes to several hours. But it's worth it.
Approximately according to the same scheme, souvenirs such as vases, Christmas toys are made. Only in this case, to make a cavity appear, the glass is simply inflated.
There is also a kind of souvenirs, which are mainly given to business partners. To do this, first a piece of glass of a certain ordered form is cast. And then, using a laser installation, an engraving is made inside the glass block - an inscription, an emblem or even a portrait. In a word, everything that you want. And all the images in the glass are made in 3D-format.
Glass souvenirs are a gift that can be just a bearer of pleasant memories all your life, or maybe a serious link in a collector's collection. But no matter what application you find to him, such souvenirs pleases the eye and they are pleasantly received as a gift.