While it sounds really exotic and like a story in a book, the truth about working in Murano is that you sometimes get what you get. We’ve talked about the disasters with reds – though they have had about 700 centuries to get the recipes worked out – we are again struggling with reds…
Category: Venice, Murano
Tips for Visiting Venice and Murano
Venice Tips & Places This week one of our customers asked us for recommendations in Venice and Murano. Since many of you may be planning travels. We’ll share a few of our tips with you Visiting a Furnace: There are 2 ways, 1) DELUXE: Ask at your hotel who always has an arrangement with a…
Lino Tagliapietra Exhibit
Today we went to the Tagliapietra exhibit in the Palazzo Franchetti (by the Accademia bridge). You begin with a engaging video which has not only the Venetians but nearly every important American Glass Blower. Lino began work in the Seguso furnace at 11 years old as an apprentice. He went on to teach extensively in the…