Unveiling the Magic of Murano Glass
By Marc Staples While we currently are only selling art glassworks in our Lago Luna Gallery, future plans are to add it to our Lago Luna Originals online store. In the meantime, I hope to whet your appetite with a bit of history about this amazing craft… Marc Staples Have you ever looked at a beautiful piece of Murano glass and wondered how it's made? It's more than just art—it's a world over seven centuries old, forged in fire and passed down through generations. The story starts way back in 1291. To prevent Venice from burning down, all the city's glass furnaces were moved to the nearby island of Murano. From that point on, the craft blossomed, with artisans developing a unique identity, tools, and techniques that have been refined over centuries. Behind every piece of glass is a world of sweat, quick and precise hand movements, and a dance between intense heat and cool water. It's a place where patience and speed are equally important, where masters and apprentic...
