MURANO ART GLASS AUSTRALIA
The Largest Murano Glass Dealer In The World
Unravelling the mystery of Murano Glass.
Hierarchy, Tools and the workings of a
Glass furnace
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
The Hierarchy within a Murano Glass Blowing Furnace
So how does it all begin to take shape in the Furnaces of Murano Venice?
A 70% silica sand mix is transformed into a liquid state at 1700 degrees C. Fluxes
or melting agents such as soda are added to lower the melting point significantly
Along with the addition of special fining agents, this aids the working of the
glass, which in the case of Murano is particularly slow and detailed. The glass is
picked up with an iron blowpipe, and worked in the piazza by the Maestro and
his assistants. The Servente, the Serventin, the Garzone and the Garzonetto.
This ancient Hierarchy still exists today which determines their responsibilities
of each and every member of the team.
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
THE MAESTRO – The Master Glass Blower
It takes and apprentice 15 to 20 years to progress from Garzone to Serventino,
then Servente and finally MAESTRO
Pictured above are Maestro’s Carlo and Luciano Gambaro who are two of the
Maestro’s who produce our work. Picture beside Maestro Carlo is the Fiorloto
Grand Ca Rezzonico Chandelier – created by one of the most revered glass
masters in Venice – Carlo!
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
The PIAZZA – Workplace of the Murano Glass blowing Team
works with a fluidity and grace that simply defies belief.
The PIAZZA is a term used for the area or workplace within which the team of Glass
blowers work their magic. Here, you can see the Marva or working table, the
MAESTRO at his work station, the GARZONE at the furnace and the SERVENTE
waiting patiently behind the Maestro. A team that knows exactly what their role is within
the furnace.
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
THE Maestro and His Team in a Furnace
Working in temperatures of over 45 Degrees
Celsius for hours on end. Your Murano
Glass treasure has been produced with the
passion and dedication of the world best
glass blowers and the skills learnt over 700
Years of perfection
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
The Hierarchy within a Murano Glass Blowing Furnace
THE FIRST STEPS
1.
THE GARZONE
The GARZONE is at the bottom of the hierarchy within the furnace. He is typically a
teenager who keeps the furnace in order, prepares the raw materials and carries the
finished glasswork back to the oven for re-heating and finally cooling
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
The Hierarchy within a Murano Glass Blowing Furnace
THE FIRST STEPS
2.
THE SERVENTINO
The SERVENTINO – Assistant to the Assistant typically aged 20 to 30, simply
scoops the molten glass and transports it to the Servente
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
The Hierarchy within a Murano Glass Blowing Furnace
THE FIRST STEPS
3.
THE SERVENTE
The SERVENTE directly assists the Maestro, typically aged around 30 who
roughly executes the shaping of the object in question. He is seen here blowing
through the Pontil Rod which hold the PEA or DOUGH of Molten Glass
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
Tools of the Murano Glass Master
Pictured above are just some of the tools that a Murano Glass Master skillfully
wields to create the objects of beauty we offer our clients in conjunction with
Wayfair Australia
We now explain and showcase the tools used by the Maestro and his Apprentices in the
production of the most amazing mouth blown glass in the world – MURANO GLASS.
We hope you enjoy a brief explanation about the tools and positions that comprise a
team of glass blowers working in the furnaces of Venice.
The Curing KILN know as the TEMPERA
ALL Murano Glass once it has been blown and adopts its final form, they are
placed in a kiln known as the TEMPERA at 570 Degrees Celsius and allowed to
cool gradually before being taken and placed for sale
MURANO ART GLASS AUSTRALIA
Welcome to the Home Of Murano Glass - VENICE
The islands of Murano abound with Glass sculptures that
give testimony to the brilliance of the modern murano
glass master
MURANO ART GLASS AUSTRALIA
Welcome to the Home Of Murano Glass - VENICE
The islands of Murano abound with Glass sculptures that
simply defy belief and show you, our customer why
Murano Glass has been revered the world over since 1293
MURANO ART GLASS AUSTRALIA
Welcome to the Home Of Murano Glass - VENICE
The islands of Murano abound with Glass sculptures that
simply defy belief and show you, our customer why
Murano Glass has been revered the world over since 1293