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Ancient and Islamic Glass and Glassmaking

Selection of books, articles, videos and other resources about glass and glassmaking in the ancient world.

Mold Pressing

Definition and Related Terms

  • Applique - In glassworking, a bit of hot glass, usually small and disk-shaped, attached to the surface of an object for decorative purposes. Appliqués can be decorated by pressing them in a mold before they are attached, or they can be stamped after they are attached

 

Examples from the Corning Museum of Glass Collection

Process