13 October 2007

Guild of Glass Engravers AGM

There are always engraving glasses on sale at these occasions including these really quite nice reproductions of 18th century twists by the Roman Glassmakers. But they were just a bit too light in weight and yellow in colour - and after all I do have the real thing. However, I did fall for 2 Whitefriars lead crystal goblets blown for Laurence Whistler which won't be avaliable again as these were the last ones.
Interesting talks on verre églomisé -- the word is eponomystic deriving from Mr Glom (?sp) of whose technique (though not original) it was said things were Glom - ized -- sandblasting and stipple engraving. Chats with engraver pals. A good day out.

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